Definition of DRASTIC

drastic

Plural: drastics

Adjective Satellite

  • forceful and extreme and rigorous
    • "drastic measures"

Adj

  • Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
  • Acting rapidly or violently.

Noun

  • A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

Adjective

  • Extreme in effect or action; severe.

Examples

  • A drastic change in strategy was needed to win the Words With Friends game.
  • If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek δραστικός (drastikós, “active, efficient”), from δρᾶσις (drâsis, “strength, efficacy”), itself from δράω (dráō, “to do”).

Synonyms

draconian

Scrabble Score: 10

drastic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
drastic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
drastic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

drastic: valid Words With Friends Word