Used in a Sentence

drastic

How to use drastic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for drastic.

Editorial note

I get some quirks here and there, but nothing drastic.

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Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

forceful and extreme and rigorous; "drastic measures"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of drastic gathered in one view.

adjective

forceful and extreme and rigorous; "drastic measures"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for drastic.

adjective

forceful and extreme and rigorous; "drastic measures"

Example sentences

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I get some quirks here and there, but nothing drastic.

2

It is an option, but a pretty drastic one.

3

The impact on future projects would be drastic.

4

However, the more drastic effect of child gender can be seen on male employee wages.

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> If we really want to kill IE[6-8], we need to do something more drastic, and do so with extreme prejudice.

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Craig Newmark has said that he's scared to make drastic changes to the UX specifically because he doesn't know what magic recipe keeps people coming back.

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This is the danger of mobs, people become more emotional and feel more entitled to take more drastic actions that they would otherwise eschew alone.

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If we're going to open a new dialog on this:Has anybody noticed the drastic decline in quality of links and comments in the last month or so?

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The problem with this, of course, that the country is so populated that it is extremely hard to make this drastic of an imposition and follow through with it.

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In order to maintain their dirty secret, they have to take more and more drastic measures that weaken their ability to operate their illegal enterprise in an efficient manner.

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In reality, I don't see anything major happening without some drastic innovation that cuts associated costs significantly in order to build up that margin.

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Regarding all the suggestions to change search engines:Deleting the Google search entry is not an action that can easily be undone, and it will have drastic consequences, such as permanently disabling suggestions and instant for omnibox searches.

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I think it's up to the individual to be honest with themselves and decide whether they need to take drastic measures to curtail their porn use, whether it's a bad habit, or whether it's just another outlet and presents no threat to their emotional well-being.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use drastic in a sentence?

I get some quirks here and there, but nothing drastic.

What does drastic mean?

forceful and extreme and rigorous; "drastic measures"

What part of speech is drastic?

drastic is commonly used as adjective.