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How do you spell Incisive?

Correct spelling

incisive

Think 'precise' - both end in -CISE, both mean sharp and exact.

Why is incisive spelled this way?

From Latin incisivus, cutting into. IN (into) + CAEDERE (to cut). Something incisive cuts into the heart of the matter — analysis sharp enough to reach the core.

Common misspellings of incisive

incissiveincisveincesiveincizive

Example

Her incisive questions exposed the flaws in their business plan.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell incisive?+
The correct spelling is "incisive". Think 'precise' - both end in -CISE, both mean sharp and exact.
Is it incissive or incisive?+
The correct spelling is "incisive", not "incissive".

Other commonly misspelled words

erroneous erudite escalate especially

More spelling guides

exponent expunge exquisite extenuate

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