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incisive

adjective
 
 
/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/

Definition

expressing an idea or opinion in a clear and direct way that shows good understanding of what is important: incisive questions/commentsEasy to understand incisively
 
 
/-li/ adverb
Easy to understand
incisiveness
 
 
/-nəs/ noun [U]
Easy to understand
(Definition of incisive adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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