drastic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Something drastic, sinister, had occurred. — Tarrano the Conqueror, Ray Cummings
"Was it necessary to be so--well, drastic?" — The Seven Dials mystery, Agatha Christie
The Australian Colonies have taken an even more drastic method. — Impressions of South Africa, James Bryce, Viscount Bryce

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