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incisive
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incisive
(adjective)
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incisive
/ɪn
ˈ
saɪsɪv/
adjective
incisive
/ɪn
ˈ
saɪsɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of INCISIVE
[
more incisive; most incisive
]
:
very clear and direct
an
incisive
analysis/commentary/observation
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:
able to explain difficult ideas clearly and confidently
She's known for her
incisive
mind and quick wit.
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— incisively
adverb
an
incisively
funny film
He has written
incisively
about the problem.
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— incisiveness
noun
[
noncount
]
the
incisiveness
of her analysis
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