Meaning · adjective
incisive, effective
- sharp, clear, and forceful in effect or expression
- relating to cutting or the front cutting teeth
In a sentence
Il direttore ha tenuto un discorso incisivo che ha convinto tutti.
The director gave an incisive speech that convinced everyone.
Servono riforme più incisive per rilanciare la produttività aziendale.
More effective reforms are needed to boost company productivity.
La sua analisi non è stata particolarmente incisiva durante la riunione.
His analysis was not particularly incisive during the meeting.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incisivo | masculine · singular |
| incisiva | feminine · singular |
| incisivi | masculine · plural |
| incisive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used figuratively for arguments, reforms, or interventions that produce strong results.
- As a noun, 'un incisivo' refers to an incisor tooth.
