incisive
adj 1: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine
distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and
politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike
reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a
fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative
observations" [syn: {acute}, {discriminating}, {keen},
{knifelike}, {penetrating}, {penetrative}, {piercing},
{sharp}]
2: very penetrating and clear and sharp in operation; "an
incisive mind"; "a keen intelligence"; "of sharp and
active intellect" [syn: {keen}, {sharp}]
3: suitable for cutting or piercing; "incisive teeth"; "the
piercing needle" [syn: {piercing}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0