incisive
Meaning: Showing clear, sharp thinking and an ability to identify the most important aspects of a problem or issue quickly and precisely.
Incisive is almost always used as a compliment, describing someone's intellect, analysis, or commentary. It conveys the image of cutting through complexity to reach the core of a matter. Common collocations include 'incisive analysis,' 'incisive mind,' and 'incisive questioning.' It is frequently found in book reviews, political commentary, and academic assessments.
Examples
- The barrister's incisive questioning exposed critical inconsistencies in the witness's account. 律师犀利的提问揭露了证人陈述中的重大矛盾。El incisivo interrogatorio del abogado puso al descubierto contradicciones cruciales en la declaración del testigo.弁護士の鋭い尋問により、証人の証言における重大な矛盾が露呈した。변호사의 날카로운 심문으로 증인 진술의 중대한 모순이 드러났다.
- Her incisive analysis of the housing crisis drew praise from economists across the political spectrum. 她对住房危机的深刻分析赢得了各政治派别经济学家的赞誉。Su incisivo análisis de la crisis de la vivienda fue elogiado por economistas de todo el espectro político.彼女の住宅危機に関する鋭い分析は、政治的立場を超えた経済学者たちから称賛を得た。주택 위기에 대한 그녀의 예리한 분석은 정치적 입장을 초월하여 경제학자들로부터 찬사를 받았다.
- The report offered an incisive critique of the government's approach to public health funding. 该报告对政府在公共卫生资金方面的做法提出了切中要害的批评。El informe ofrecía una incisiva crítica del enfoque del gobierno respecto a la financiación de la sanidad pública.報告書は政府の公衆衛生予算に対する姿勢について鋭い批評を展開した。그 보고서는 정부의 공중보건 예산 정책에 대한 예리한 비판을 제시했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, journalism, professional
Tone: positive
Origin & History
From Medieval Latin incīsīvus, from Latin incīdere (to cut into), from in- (into) and caedere (to cut). The metaphorical sense of sharp thinking emerged in the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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