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incisive

/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/

Describes a comment, remark, or analysis that is very clear, direct, and sharp, showing an ability to understand and cut through to the essential point.

ruОписывает комментарий, замечание или анализ, которые очень ясны, прямы и остры, демонстрируя способность понимать и проникать в суть.esDescribe un comentario, observación o análisis que es muy claro, directo y agudo, mostrando capacidad para entender y llegar al fondo de las cosas.frSe dit d'un commentaire, d'une remarque ou d'une analyse très claire, directe et percutante, qui montre une capacité à comprendre et à aller à l'essentiel.deBeschreibt eine Äußerung, Bemerkung oder Analyse, die sehr klar, direkt und scharf ist und die Fähigkeit zeigt, in den Kern einer Sache einzudringen. Bezieht sich auch auf einen scharfen, durchdringenden Verstand oder Stil.ptDescreve um comentário, uma observação ou uma análise que são muito claros, diretos e cortantes, demonstrando capacidade de compreender e penetrar na essência.zh形容评论、言辞或分析非常清晰、直接、尖锐,能够深入事物本质,一针见血。arيصف تعليقًا أو ملاحظة أو تحليلًا شديد الوضوح والمباشرة والحدّة، ويكشف عن قدرة على النفاذ إلى جوهر الأمر وإدراك دقائقه.

  1. Sharp and penetrating C1 formal

    Showing clear thought and understanding; direct and effective.

    • She made an incisive analysis of the political situation.
    • His incisive questions revealed the truth.
    • The critic's incisive review was both fair and harsh.

    ruПроницательныйesincisivo (claro y penetrante)frincisif (sens figuré)deScharfsinnigptIncisivozh敏锐的arثاقب

    Sinônimos: acuteastutecuttingdiscerningkeenpenetratingperceptivepiercingsarcasticsharpshrewdtrenchant

    Antônimos: bluntdullimpreciseobtusesuperficialvague

  2. Cutting or sharp C2 formal

    Having a sharp edge or point; able to cut.

    • The incisive blade sliced through the rope easily.
    • He used an incisive tool to carve the wood.
    • The surgeon's incisive scalpel made a clean cut.

    ruОстрыйesCortante o afiladofrTranchant, coupantdeScharfptCortantezh锋利的arحاد

    Sinônimos: acutecuttingkeenpenetratingpiercingrazor-sharpsharp

    Antônimos: bluntdull

  • more incisive comparative form
  • most incisive superlative form