Gadit

incisive

Definitions (2)
1adjectiveclear, sharp, and quick at understanding what really matters
She asked an incisive question that got straight to the main problem.
His incisive comments helped the team see what was missing.
The article is short but incisive, and it makes its point fast.
2adjectiveexpressed in a forceful and exact way that has a strong effect
The review offers an incisive critique of the new policy.
Her speech was incisive without being rude.
He is known for incisive writing that stays with the reader.
One quick question to check you understood
Idioms & expressions
an incisive mind, a way to describe someone who notices important things quickly and thinks very clearly
incisive analysis, careful thinking or explanation that sharply reveals the key point
be incisive, to speak or think in a sharp, clear, effective way
incisive wit, humor that is sharp, clever, and quick
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
incīsus
Word parts
in- (into) + caedere (to cut)
Originally meant
cut into; sharply cut
Background
It comes from Latin words connected with cutting. In English, the idea of a physical cut became a mental one: speech, questions, and thinking that seem to cut straight to the heart of something.