— incisively , adv. — incisiveness , n.
/in suy"siv/ , adj.
1. penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice.
2. remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute: an incisive method of summarizing the issue.
3. adapted for cutting or piercing.
4. of or pertaining to the incisors: the incisive teeth.
[ 1520-30; incisivus. See INCISE, -IVE ]
Syn. 1. acid, mordant; sarcastic, sardonic.