in'cisively
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incisive (ɪnˈsaɪsɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | keen, penetrating, or acute |
| 2. | biting or sarcastic; mordant: an incisive remark |
| 3. | having a sharp cutting edge: incisive teeth |
| in'cisively | |
| —adv | |
| in'cisiveness | |
| —n | |
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