| 单词 | incisive |
| 释义 | incisive (once / 4100 pages) adj The adjective incisive describes something that is sharp, decisive, and direct. A comment that cuts right to the bone can be just as incisive as an actual knife. The word incisive is rooted in a Latin word that literally means "to cut with a sharp edge." To help you remember the meaning, you can think of the similar word, incisors, which are the teeth that are sharp and cut and tear. The more figurative meaning of describing something that is mentally sharp first appeared in the 1850s. Keen criticism and cutting remarks have been called incisive ever since. WORD FAMILYincisive: incisively, incisiveness+/incise: incised, incising, incision, incisive, incisure/incision: incisions/incisure: incisures USAGE EXAMPLESBezos’ Washington Post did some of the most incisive reporting on Trump’s hustles and campaign lies. Seattle Times(Dec 15, 2016) Portman’s performance, meanwhile, is far deeper and more incisive than mere impersonation. The Guardian(Dec 12, 2016) One of the city’s most incisive and wittiest rappers, Eagle’s “How to Be Super Petty to Your Ex” is basically a list. Los Angeles Times(Nov 26, 2016) 1adj having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions incisive comments as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang Syn acute, discriminating, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp perceptive having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment 2adj suitable for cutting or piercing incisive teeth Syn sharp having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing |
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