INCISIVE
Dictionary entry overview: What does incisive mean? • INCISIVE (adjective)
The adjective INCISIVE has 2 senses:
1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
2. suitable for cutting or piercing
Familiarity information: INCISIVE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• INCISIVE (adjective)
Meaning:
Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Synonyms:
piercing; penetrative; penetrating; keen; incisive; knifelike; discriminating; acute; sharp
Context examples:
an acute observer of politics and politicians / incisive comments / icy knifelike reasoning / as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang / penetrating insight / frequent penetrative observations
Similar:
perceptive (having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment)
Meaning:
Suitable for cutting or piercing
Synonyms:
incisive; piercing
Context examples:
incisive teeth / the piercing needle
Similar:
sharp (having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing)
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