Definition of incisive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Britannica Dictionary definition of INCISIVE [more incisive; most incisive] : very clear and direct an incisive analysis/commentary/observation : able to explain difficult ideas clearly and confidently
We have all been the beneficiaries of his incisive, profound, original thinking.
Incisive is a close relative of incisor, which refers to a front tooth typically adapted for cutting, so it's no surprise that incisive has a specific meaning in dentistry, describing that which is of, relating to, or situated near the incisors.
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.
Penetrating, clear, and sharp, as in operation or expression: an incisive mind; incisive comments.
Explanation 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. The word incisive is rooted in a Latin word that literally means "to cut with a sharp edge."
Adjective incisive (comparative more incisive, superlative most incisive) Intelligently analytical and concise. (of a person or mental process) Accurate and sharply focused. (of an account) Quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression. (of an action)
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