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Definition of "incisive" []

  • Penetrating, clear, and sharp, as in operation or expression: an incisive mind; incisive comments. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "incisive" in a sentence
  • "Where this assemblage of impressive objects falls short, though, is in incisive curatorial analysis."
  • "A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Art Museum falls short in incisive curatorial analysis."
  • "Your propensity to slander people who point out the inherent flaws in your strategy is duly noted, such as calling the incisive"