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incisive

IPA pronunciation: /ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/

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Russian meaning

Острый, проницательный

English definition

Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; cutting.

Example

The reviewer delivered an incisive critique of the methodology.

Collocations

incisive analysis
incisive mind
incisive questions

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