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incisively

in·ci·sive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-sahy-siv]
    • /ɪnˈsaɪ sɪv/
    • /ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sahy-siv]
    • /ɪnˈsaɪ sɪv/

Definitions of incisively word

  • adjective incisively penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice. 1
  • adjective incisively remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute: an incisive method of summarizing the issue. 1
  • adjective incisively adapted for cutting or piercing. 1
  • adjective incisively of or relating to the incisors: the incisive teeth. 1
  • noun incisively In an incisive manner. 1

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Origin of incisively

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word incīsīvus, dating back to 1520-30. See incise, -ive

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Parts of speech for Incisively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

incisively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for incisively

adverb incisively

  • trenchancy — incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.
  • forcefully — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
  • acerbically — in an acerbic manner
  • brutally — savage; cruel; inhuman: a brutal attack on the village.
  • directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.

Antonyms for incisively

adverb incisively

  • gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.

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