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What does drastic mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word drastic? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
  2. Acting rapidly or violently.
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This suggests that Japan's stagnation will continue absent a drastic shock to the system.
Closing any road is a drastic step, bringing many unwanted and potentially dangerous knock-on effects.
The pioneer Exodusters had suffered from the drastic change in climate, most of all because it affected their livelihoods in farming.
Such drastic tactics may be warranted, according to Horne, because the current situation is putting drug agencies in a quandary.
It is likely they would agree that the appointment of a receiver might be the drastic, but necessary, step that is needed.
There is no doubt that the immigration system of America needs drastic reformation.

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