incisive — showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important; penetrating
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important; penetrating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/
Korean meaning: 예리한, 날카로운, 통찰력 있는
Korean pronunciation: 인**사이**시브
Example Sentences
- The detective's incisive questions made the suspect confess immediately.
- My mom's incisive comment about my messy room hit harder than a cleaning spray commercial.
- Her incisive analysis of the market trends impressed all the investors.
incisive
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈsaɪsɪv//
showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important; penetrating
The analyst gives an incisive explanation that reveals the hidden problem
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Her incisive mind made the decisive call, though it proved divisive to all.
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From Latin 'incisivus', derived from 'incidere' meaning 'to cut into' or 'to cut down'. The word combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'caedere' (to cut), reflecting the idea of cutting through or penetrating deeply.
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“The detective's incisive questions made the suspect confess immediately.”
“My mom's incisive comment about my messy room hit harder than a cleaning spray commercial.”
“Her incisive analysis of the market trends impressed all the investors.”
“The teacher's incisive feedback helped students understand their mistakes clearly.”
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