trenchant

trench·ant

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tren-chuh nt]
- /ˈtrɛn tʃənt/
- /ˈtren.tʃənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tren-chuh nt]
- /ˈtrɛn tʃənt/

Definitions of trenchant word

adjective trenchant incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit. 1
adjective trenchant vigorous; effective; energetic: a trenchant policy of political reform. 1
adjective trenchant clearly or sharply defined; clear-cut; distinct. 1
adjective trenchant cutting, caustic 1
adjective trenchant incisive 1
adjective trenchant You can use trenchant to describe something such as a criticism or comment that is very clear, effective, and forceful. 0

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Origin of trenchant

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English tranchaunt < Anglo-French; Old French trenchant, present participle of trenchier to cut. See trench, -ant

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Parts of speech for Trenchant

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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trenchant popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for trenchant

adj trenchant

acid — An acid is a chemical substance, usually a liquid, which contains hydrogen and can react with other substances to form salts. Some acids burn or dissolve other substances that they come into contact with.
acrid — An acrid smell or taste is strong and sharp, and usually unpleasant.
acrimonious — Acrimonious words or quarrels are bitter and angry.
all out — not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
ball of fire — a very lively person

adjective trenchant

acetose — Sour like vinegar; acetous.
cavillous — Characterized by caviling, or disposed to cavil; quibbling.
devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
emphatic — Showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly.
erosive — Of or pertaining to erosion.

All 41 Synonyms of trenchant