Where does “drastic” come from?
Drastic derives from Ancient Greek δραστικός, from δράω meaning "to do or act," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European dréwh₂-eti.
drastic (English): Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme,...
Definitions
- Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme,...
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Words derived from “drastic”