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incisive

[ in-sahy-siv ]

adjective

  1. penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant:

    an incisive tone of voice.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute:

    an incisive method of summarizing the issue.

  3. adapted for cutting or piercing.
  4. of or relating to the incisors:

    the incisive teeth.



incisive

/ ɪˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. keen, penetrating, or acute
  2. biting or sarcastic; mordant

    an incisive remark

  3. having a sharp cutting edge

    incisive teeth

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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·s· adverb
  • ·s·Ա noun
  • ܲi·s adjective
  • un·s· adverb
  • un·s·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of incisive1

From the Medieval Latin word Գīīܲ, dating back to 1520–30. See incise, -ive
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The wide gap in quality between the two projects speaks clearly to the dissonance between incisive, intelligent creators and those who want little more than to capitalize on an already dying trend.

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Bong’s incisive portraits of contemporary life and its potential dystopian futures wouldn’t be complete without the cuisines that adorn his visions.

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But this year, all five of the nominees for documentary short film are not just well-made, incisive and expectedly important, they’re also in conversation with one another.

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How can Dermansky pack so much incisive humor into 200 pages?

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Some of his most incisive performances have flown under the radar.

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