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    incisive
    /ɪnˈsʌɪsɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking: "she was an incisive critic"
    • 2. (of an action) quick and direct: "the most incisive move of a tight match"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCISIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › incisiveIncisive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Apr 4, 2015 · 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 penetrating, clear, and sharp, as in operation or expression. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of incisive from various dictionaries and sources.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCISIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    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.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › incisiveINCISIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective. penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice. Synonyms: sardonic, sarcastic, mordant, acid. remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute: an incisive method of summarizing the issue. adapted for cutting or piercing. of or relating to the incisors: the incisive teeth.

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

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the adjective 'incisive', which describes clear, brief, and forceful thinking or speech. See examples, word frequency, and related terms of 'incisive'.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › incisiveIncisive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.