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incisively

/ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv.li/
in · ci · sive · ly
Adjective:incisive
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• adverb

1

In an intelligently analytical, clear-thinking, and sharply direct manner.

Example

"The investigative journalist questioned the panel incisively, quickly exposing the flaws in their policy."

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• Rhymes for incisively

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incise
incision
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incisor
incite

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective incisive plus the adverbial suffix -ly. Incisive derives from Medieval Latin incisivus ('cutting into'), from Latin incidere ('to cut into'), combining in- ('into') and caedere ('to cut').

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