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   incisive

   /ɪnˈsʌɪsɪv/

   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"
   • 2. (of an action) quick and direct: "the most incisive move of a tight match"

   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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   INCISIVE definition: 1. expressing an idea or opinion in a clear and direct way that shows good understanding of what is…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INCISIVE is impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation). How to use incisive in a sentence. Did you know?

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   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.

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   You use incisive to describe a person when you approve of their ability to think and express their ideas clearly, briefly, and forcefully.

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   Define incisive. incisive synonyms, incisive pronunciation, incisive translation, English dictionary definition of incisive. adj. Penetrating, clear, and sharp, as in operation or expression: an incisive mind; incisive comments. in·ci′sive·ly adv. in·ci′sive·ness n.

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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.

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   Definition of incisive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    INCISIVE definition: showing an ability to think quickly and clearly and deal with situations effectively: . Learn more.

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    Definitions of 'incisive' You use incisive to describe a person, their thoughts, or their speech when you approve of their ability to think and express their ideas clearly, briefly, and forcefully. [approval] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'incisive' American English: ɪnsaɪsɪv British English: ɪnsaɪsɪv. More. Synonyms of 'incisive'