Associations to the word «Incisive»

Wiktionary

INCISIVE, adjective. Quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright.
INCISIVE, adjective. Intelligently analytical and concise.
INCISIVE, adjective. Having the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; sharp; acute; sarcastic; biting.
INCISIVE, adjective. (anatomy) Of or relating to the incisors.
INCISIVE BONE, noun. (anatomy) In humans, portion of the maxilla adjacent to the incisors.

Dictionary definition

INCISIVE, adjective. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "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".
INCISIVE, adjective. Suitable for cutting or piercing; "incisive teeth".

Wise words

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