drastic

UK
/ˈdræstɪk/
US
/ˈdræstɪk/

Translations

drasticadjective
more drastic
Comp.
most drastic
Super.
UK
/ˈdræstɪk/
US
/ˈdræstɪk/
The company had to make drastic changes to survive.
Компании пришлось внести радикальные изменения, чтобы выжить.
The government took drastic measures to control the situation.
Правительство приняло решительные меры для контроля над ситуацией.
They implemented drastic reforms in the education system.
Они внедрили кардинальные реформы в систему образования.
drasticnoun
drastics
pl
UK
/ˈdrɑː.stɪk/
US
/ˈdræ.stɪk/
archaic, rare; chiefly historical medical usage

Definitions

drasticadjective
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.
The company had to take drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy.
drasticnoun
A purgative medicine intended to produce a strong cathartic effect.
Physicians of the period often prescribed a drastic to cleanse the bowels.