Definitions for DRASTIC
ˈdræs tɪkdras·tic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. drasticadjective

   forceful and extreme and rigorous

   "drastic measures"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.2 / 5 votes

1. drasticadjective

   Extreme, severe.

   If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.

2. drasticadjective

   Acting rapidly or violently.

3. drasticadjective

   Extremely severe or extensive.

4. Etymology: δραστικός, from δρᾶσις, itself from δράω

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DRASTIC

   DRASTIC (Decentralized Radical Autonomous Search Team Investigating COVID-19) is a loose collection of internet activists assembled to investigate the origins of COVID-19, in particular the lab leak theory. Composed of about 30 core members, and primarily organized through the social media website Twitter, DRASTIC was formed in February 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. DRASTIC members called for a "full and unrestricted investigation" into the origins of COVID-19, conducted independently of the World Health Organization; most scientists thought that COVID-19 likely had a natural origin, and some considered that a potential lab leak was worth investigating.Many of DRASTIC's members use pseudonyms, while identified members have backgrounds including mycology, neuroscience, and data science. Members of DRASTIC have engaged in personal attacks against virologists and epidemiologists on Twitter, falsely accusing some of working for the Chinese Communist Party.

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1. drastic

   Drastic refers to actions or situations that are severe, radical, or intense in nature. It often implies a significant or extreme change from the usual or traditional.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Drasticadjective

   acting rapidly and violently; efficacious; powerful; -- opposed to bland; as, drastic purgatives

2. Drasticnoun

   a violent purgative. See Cathartic

3. Etymology: [Gr. , fr. to do, act: cf. F. drastique. See Drama.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Drastic

   dras′tik, adj. active, powerful.—n. a medicine that purges quickly or thoroughly.—adv. Dras′tically. [Gr. drastikos—draein, to act, to do.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DRASTIC in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DRASTIC in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of DRASTIC in a Sentence

1. Nick Twidale:

   There is still a question of whether this is one of the famous Trump negotiation tactics, or are we really going to see some drastic increase in tariffs. If it's the latter, we'll see massive downside pressure across all markets.

2. Larry Rosenbluth:

   Second Amendment issues have yet to take center stage in the 6th District Congressional race, in which Republican Karen Handel faces a June 20 runoff against Democrat Jon Ossoff. However, President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a fundraiser for Republican Karen Handel after delivering a speech at the The NRA meeting. The president, who received the NRA’s endorsement early on in his campaign, is expected to deliver pro-Second Amendment remarks that resonate with the crowd. But lawyer Larry Rosenbluth, a 6th district Democrat who likes to hunt and considers Larry Rosenbluth a Second Amendment advocate, told Fox News Larry Rosenbluth ’d like to see policymakers on both sides of the gun debate seek common ground. The NRA has always had a policy that if you give an inch, they'll take a mile, i don't think The NRA needs to be that slippery slope where one compromise leads to drastic measures. The NRA AFFILIATE SUES CALIFORNIA OVER GUN-CONTROL LAWS THAT' DEMONIZE' FIREARM OWNERS Amy Jeffs, who lives in 6th district and follows the Georgia legislature for the advocacy group.

3. Stephen Curry:

   I've had games like this before, just not as drastic going from zero to 33.

4. Melissa Deckman:

   An overwhelmingly White conservative legislature taking this remarkable and drastic step of expelling the two young African-Americans.

5. Stefan Worrall:

   The ECB decision is seen as very positive now that markets have digested what it all means, but conviction perhaps isn't as strong as it should be as investors exercise a bit of caution, i don't think investors are expecting anything drastic from the BOJ, especially given the fact that they are meeting before the FOMC and will be reticent about making a big aggressive gamble ahead of a Fed meeting.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=DRASTIC
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Drastic
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drastic
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DRASTIC
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=DRASTIC