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Incisive

  1. adjective

    having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    an acute observer of politics and politicians

    Similar: acute, discriminating, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative

  2. adjective

    suitable for cutting or piercing

    incisive teeth

Word family

incisiveness · incisively

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Word parts

-ive