INCISIVELY

precisely, incisively, exactly

(adverb) in a precise manner; “she always expressed herself precisely”

incisively

(adverb) in an incisive manner; “he was incisively critical”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

incisively (comparative more incisively, superlative most incisively)

In an incisive manner.

Source: Wiktionary


INCISIVE

In*ci"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. incisif.]

1. Having the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; cutting; hence, sharp; acute; sarcastic; biting. "An incisive, high voice." G. Eliot. And her incisive smile accrediting That treason of false witness in my blush. Mrs. Browning.

2. (Anat.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the incisors; incisor; as, the incisive bones, the premaxillaries.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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