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incisive in French

incisive in French is incisif — incisive means (of a person or their thinking) Sharply analytical and to the point.

incisive in French

incisif
adj
Quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression. (of an action)

What does "incisive" mean?

  1. adj (of a person or their thinking) Sharply analytical and to the point.
  2. adj Precise and clearly focused on the main point. (of an account)
  3. adj Direct and forceful, reaching a decision quickly. (of an action)
    "She was like a Beardsley Salome, he had said. And indeed she had the narrow eyes and the high cheekbone of that creature, and as nearly the sinuosity as is compatible with human symmetry. His wooing had been brief but incisive."
  4. adj Sharp enough to cut or pierce, like a blade.
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incisive in a sentence

  • She was like a Beardsley Salome, he had said. And indeed she had the narrow eyes and the high cheekbone of that creature, and as nearly the sinuosity as is compatible with human symmetry. His wooing had been brief but incisive.
  • An incisive producer, who expressed vehement disapproval with my pitch upon my first sentence.

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What is "incisive" in French?
"incisive" in French is incisif. incisive means: (of a person or their thinking) Sharply analytical and to the point.
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