Incisive: meaning, definitions and examples

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incisive

[ ɪnˈsaɪsɪv ]

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description

Having or demonstrating the ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; keen, sharp, or perceptive.

Synonyms

keen, perceptive, piercing, sharp

Examples of usage

Her incisive remarks cut to the heart of the matter.
The incisive analysis provided valuable insights into the problem.
His incisive wit made him a popular speaker at conferences.
The journalist's incisive questions revealed the truth behind the scandal.

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medical

Of or relating to a procedure in which a small cut is made into the body.

Synonyms

cutting, slicing, surgical

Examples of usage

The surgeon used an incisive tool to make a precise incision.
The incisive surgery was successful in removing the tumor.

Translations

Translations of the word "incisive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incisivo

🇮🇳 तीक्ष्ण

🇩🇪 einschneidend

🇮🇩 tajam

🇺🇦 проникливий

🇵🇱 ostry

🇯🇵 鋭い

🇫🇷 incisif

🇪🇸 incisivo

🇹🇷 keskin

🇰🇷 예리한

🇸🇦 حاد

🇨🇿 pronikavý

🇸🇰 prenikavý

🇨🇳 锐利的

🇸🇮 pronicljiv

🇮🇸 beitt

🇰🇿 өткір

🇬🇪 მკვეთრი

🇦🇿 kəskin

🇲🇽 incisivo

Word origin

The word 'incisive' originated from the Latin word 'incisivus', which means 'cutting into'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something that is sharp, penetrating, or keen. Over time, 'incisive' has come to be associated with the ability to make clear and precise distinctions or to perform surgical procedures with precision.