incisive

Meanings

• adjective

  having a sharp point or edge for cutting

  - "The surgeon used an incisive tool to make the first cut."
  - "The incisive tooth is the sharp tooth in the front of the mouth."

• adjective

  sharp and penetrating in expression or remark

  - "His incisive comments made everyone think deeply about the issue."
  - "The incisive journalist asked tough questions during the interview."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incisive
apples , hives , knives , lives , rives

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Variants

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incisive , incisively , incisiveness , incisivenesses

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Etymology

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Originating from the Latin word 'incisus', meaning 'cut' or 'gashed'.

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Trivia

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1. The incisive tooth is the most commonly used tooth for biting and cutting food.

2. In ancient Rome, the term 'incisus' was used to describe a tax collector, as they were known for their 'incisive' methods of extracting payments.

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Related Concepts

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1. precise: Both 'incisive' and 'precise' refer to something being sharp and accurate, but 'precise' implies a higher level of detail and accuracy.

2. insightful: Someone who is 'insightful' has a deep understanding and a keen perception of things, often leading to 'incisive' comments or ideas.

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Culture

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In literature, 'incisive' is often used to describe a character's sharp wit or intelligence. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture with intricate details.

How to Memorize "incisive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sharp knife or tool to remember the meaning of 'incisive'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incisive' with sharpness, intelligence, or a sharp tool to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'InCisive' to remember the meaning: 'In' for 'having a sharp point or edge for cutting', 'C' for 'sharp and penetrating in expression or remark'.

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