Incisive
Adjective
Definition: (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
Definition: (of an observation or remark) accurate and sharply focused.
Synonyms: Perceptive, Insightful, Penetrating
Antonyms: Obtuse, Dull, Vague
- The incisive analysis provided valuable insights into the issue.
- Her incisive comments cut to the heart of the matter.
- Think of a sharp knife cutting through something to indicate clear thinking.
- Incisive sounds like "inside" or "insight", relating to a deep understanding.
Etymology:
Late Middle English (in the sense 'vengeful, corrosive'): from Old French, or from Latin incisivus, from incidere 'cut into'.
Historical Usage:The word has evolved from its original meaning of being vengeful or corrosive to its current usage indicating intelligence and clarity.
Related Idioms:
"Incisive wit"
Explanation:Refers to someone who possesses sharp and clever humor.
Misconceptions:
Confusing incisive with decisive.
Explanation:Incisive refers to analytical and clear thinking, while decisive refers to the ability to make decisions quickly. Both words have different meanings and should not be confused.