incisive vs penetrating

incisive and penetrating both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
incisive	No	Yes	No	No
penetrating	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, incisive and penetrating are synonyms defined as:

incisive and penetrating: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Other synonyms of incisive include acute, discriminating, keen, knifelike, penetrative, piercing, sharp.

incisive (adjective)	penetrating (adjective)
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions	having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
suitable for cutting or piercing	tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing