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incisiveness

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪnˈsaɪsɪvnɪs/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
in•ci•sive /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. penetrating;
    cutting:an incisive tone of voice.
  2. clear and direct;
    keen:an incisive analysis; incisive wit.
in•ci•sive•ly, adv. 
in•ci•sive•ness, n. [uncountable]See -cise-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
in•ci•sive  (in sī′siv),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. penetrating;
    cutting;
    biting;
    trenchant:an incisive tone of voice.
  2. remarkably clear and direct;
    sharp;
    keen;
    acute:an incisive method of summarizing the issue.
  3. adapted for cutting or piercing.
  4. of or pertaining to the incisors:the incisive teeth.
  • Medieval Latin incīsīvus. See incise, -ive
  • 1520–30
in•ci′sive•ly, adv. 
in•ci′sive•ness, n. 
    1. acid, mordant; sarcastic, sardonic.
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