incisive

[ in-sahy-siv ]
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adjective
  1. penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice.

  2. remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute: an incisive method of summarizing the issue.

  1. adapted for cutting or piercing.

  2. of or relating to the incisors: the incisive teeth.

Origin of incisive

1
From the Medieval Latin word incīsīvus, dating back to 1520–30. See incise, -ive

Other words for incisive

Other words from incisive

  • in·ci·sive·ly, adverb
  • in·ci·sive·ness, noun
  • un·in·ci·sive, adjective
  • un·in·ci·sive·ly, adverb
  • un·in·ci·sive·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for incisive

incisive

/ (ɪnˈsaɪsɪv) /


adjective
  1. keen, penetrating, or acute

  2. biting or sarcastic; mordant: an incisive remark

  1. having a sharp cutting edge: incisive teeth

Derived forms of incisive

  • incisively, adverb
  • incisiveness, noun

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