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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDrastically
/ˈdræstɪkli/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect.
"The company drastically reduced its workforce to cut costs." - 2
In a manner that is severe or extreme.
"The weather changed drastically overnight, leading to heavy snowfall."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'drastically' originates from the Greek word 'drastikos', meaning 'effective', which evolved through Latin and Middle French before entering English in the early 19th century. Its meaning has shifted to imply a significant or extreme change.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Drastically" is said worldwide
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drastiquement
Transliteration: drastiquement
"Les coûts ont été réduits drastiquement."
drastisch
Transliteration: drastisch
"Die Preise sind drastisch gesenkt worden."
drasticamente
Transliteration: drasticamente
"Le vendite sono diminuite drasticamente."
drásticamente
Transliteration: drásticamente
"Los precios han bajado drásticamente."
drasticamente
Transliteration: drasticamente
"Os custos foram reduzidos drasticamente."
नाटकीय रूप से
Transliteration: nātakīya rūp se
"मौसम नाटकीय रूप से बदल गया।"
大幅度地
Transliteration: dàfúdù de
"价格大幅度地下降了。"
극적으로
Transliteration: geugjeog-eulo
"상황이 극적으로 변했다."
劇的に
Transliteration: gekiteki ni
"状況が劇的に変わった。"
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