Definition of Incisive

1. Adjective. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. "Frequent penetrative observations"


2. Adjective. Suitable for cutting or piercing. "Incisive teeth"
Similar to: Sharp
Derivative terms: Incise, Incision, Incision

Definition of Incisive

1. a. Having the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; cutting; hence, sharp; acute; sarcastic; biting.

Definition of Incisive

1. penetrating [adj]

Medical Definition of Incisive

1. 1. Having the power or quality of cutting. 2. Pertaining to the incisor teeth. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Incisive

incise
incise
incised
incised
incised wound
incises
incising
incision
incision
incisional biopsy
incisional hernia
incisions
incision and drainage
incision biopsy
incisive (current term)
incisive (current term)
incisively
incisiveness
incisivenesses
incisive bone
incisive canal cyst
incisive duct
incisive foramen
incisive fossa
incisive papilla
incisive suture
incisor
incisor
incisors
incisory

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