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Definition of Incisive
1. Adjective. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. "Frequent penetrative observations"
Exact synonyms: Acute, Discriminating, Keen, Knifelike, Penetrating, Penetrative, Piercing, Sharp
Similar to: Perceptive
Derivative terms: Acuteness, Incisiveness, Keenness, Penetrate, Sharpness
Similar to: Perceptive
Derivative terms: Acuteness, Incisiveness, Keenness, Penetrate, Sharpness
2. Adjective. Suitable for cutting or piercing. "Incisive teeth"
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)