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   in·ci·sive

   /inˈsīsiv/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking: "she was an incisive critic"
   • ▪ (of an account) accurate and sharply focused: "the songs offer incisive pictures of American ways"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘cutting, penetrating’): from medieval Latin incisivus, from Latin incidere ‘cut into’ (see incise).

   Derivatives

   • 1. incisively adverb
   • 2. incisiveness noun

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word incisive, which means impressively direct and decisive. See examples of incisive in sentences and related words from the same Latin root.

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   Incisive means expressing an idea or opinion clearly and in a persuasive manner. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, how to pronounce it and how to translate it in different languages.

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   Incisive means penetrating, cutting, biting, or trenchant. It can also refer to the incisors or the teeth adapted for cutting or piercing. See the origin, derived forms, and usage examples of incisive.

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   Incisive means expressing an idea or opinion clearly and in a persuasive manner. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear how it sounds in English.

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   The adjective incisive describes something that is sharp, decisive, and direct. A comment that cuts right to the bone can be just as incisive as an actual knife.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCISIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Incisive means clear, brief, and forceful in thinking or speaking. It can also mean cutting, sharp, or biting in tone or expression. See the origin, usage, and related words of incisive.

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   Incisive means penetrating, clear, and sharp, as in operation or expression. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of incisive from various dictionaries and sources.