Meaning
drastic
- Extreme, severe, or having a strong and immediate effect
In a sentence
Il governo ha adottato misure drastiche contro l'inquinamento.
The government has adopted drastic measures against pollution.
Non serve prendere una decisione così drastica adesso.
There is no need to make such a drastic decision right now.
Questa dieta drastica non fa bene alla salute.
This drastic diet is not good for your health.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| drastico | masculine · singular |
| drastica | feminine · singular |
| drastici | masculine · plural |
| drastiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural is 'drastici', not *drastichi.