incisive
adjective | /incisive/
(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
incisive
adjective | /incisive/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
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"Her incisive analysis cut through the confusion in minutes."
"He made an incisive point that shifted the debate."
Mnemonic Trick
INCISIVE → IN + CISE (cut): like a sharp cut — clear and penetrating.
Etymology
From Latin incidere “to cut into.”
Implies sharpness of thought or expression.
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