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Meaning of the word drastic in English

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drastic

US /ˈdræs.tɪk/
UK /ˈdræs.tɪk/
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Adjective

likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.

Example:
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The company had to take drastic measures to cut costs.
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A drastic change in policy is needed to address the issue.
Synonym:
extreme severe radical far-reaching sweeping forceful rigorous harsh stringent desperate
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