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incisive

in·ci·sive

incisive

 
 
pronunciation:
ihn saI sihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: cutting.
an incisive blade
synonyms:
acerbic, acrid, biting, caustic, cutting, sharp, tart
similar words:
astringent, censorious, critical, sarcastic, sardonic
definition 2: marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp.
The student's incisive remarks with respect to the reading impressed the professor.
synonyms:
acute, astute, crisp, keen, knowing, mordant, penetrating, perceptive, sharp, trenchant
antonyms:
vague
similar words:
alert, biting, clever, express, intelligent, perspicacious, pithy, precise, shrewd, smart, tart
definition 3: of or relating to the incisors.
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derivations: incisively (adv.), incisiveness (n.)
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