drastic

The definition of drastic is something radical or extreme.

(adjective)

When you have very long hair and you suddenly shave your head, this is an example of a change that would be described as drastic.

See drastic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

acting with force; having a strong or violent effect; severe; harsh; extreme

Origin: Gr drastikos, active < dran, to do: see drama

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See drastic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Severe or radical in nature; extreme: the drastic measure of amputating the entire leg; drastic social change brought about by the French Revolution.
Taking effect violently or rapidly: a drastic emetic.

Origin:

Origin: Greek drastikos, active

Origin: , from drastos, to be done

Origin: , from drān, to do

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