incisive
English Thesaurus
1. suitable for cutting or piercing (adj.all)
similar | : | sharp, |
definition | : | having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing (adj.all) |
2. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (adj.all)
similar | : | perceptive, |
definition | : | having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment (adj.all) |
3. suitable for cutting or piercing (adj.all)
derivation | : | incision, section, surgical incision, |
definition | : | the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) (noun.act) |
derivation | : | incise, |
definition | : | make an incision into by carving or cutting (verb.contact) |
4. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (adj.all)
derivation | : | incisiveness, trenchancy, |
definition | : | keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect (noun.attribute) |
5. suitable for cutting or piercing (adj.all)
derivation | : | incision, section, surgical incision, |
definition | : | the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) (noun.act) |
derivation | : | incise, |
definition | : | make an incision into by carving or cutting (verb.contact) |
6. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (adj.all)
derivation | : | incisiveness, trenchancy, |
definition | : | keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect (noun.attribute) |
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