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incisive

The correct spelling is incisive.

How to pronounce incisive

adjective

IPA: /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/

Say it like: Ins-isi-ve

The correct spelling is incisive. Quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright. For example: "An incisive producer, who expressed vehement disapproval with my pitch upon my first sentence."

Usage Examples

An incisive producer, who expressed vehement disapproval with my pitch upon my first sentence.

the incisive bones, the premaxillaries

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression; decisive; forthright.
  2. 2.Intelligently analytical and concise.
  3. 3.Having the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; sharp; acute; sarcastic; biting.
  4. 4.Of or relating to the incisors.

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