incisive in·ci·sive adj

incisive in·ci·sive adj
[ɪn'saɪsɪv]
(mind, remark) acuto (-a), (criticism) tagliente, (speech, style) incisivo (-a)

English-Italian dictionary. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • incisive — in•ci•sive [[t]ɪnˈsaɪ sɪv[/t]] adj. 1) penetrating; cutting: an incisive tone of voice[/ex] 2) clear and direct; keen: an incisive commentary[/ex] • Etymology: 1520–30; < ML in•ci′sive•ly, adv. in•ci′sive•ness, n …   From formal English to slang

  • incisive — in|ci|sive [ınˈsaısıv] adj showing intelligence and a clear understanding of something incisive remarks/criticism etc ▪ Her questions were well formulated and incisive. ▪ The error was obvious to an incisive mind like his. >incisively adv… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • incisive — 1. Cutting; having the power to cut. 2. Relating to the incisor teeth. * * * in·ci·sive in sī siv adj INCISAL also of, relating to, or situated near the incisors * * * in·ci·sive (in siґsiv) [L. incisivus] 1. having the power or quality of… …   Medical dictionary

  • incisive — in ci·sive || ɪn saɪsɪv adj. sharp, cutting; penetrating; of or pertaining to the incisors (teeth adapted for cutting) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • monotheism — monotheist, n., adj. monotheistic, monotheistical, adj. monotheistically, adv. /mon euh thee iz euhm/, n. the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. [1650 60; MONO + (POLY)THEISM] * * * Belief in the existence of one god. It is… …   Universalium

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”