sharp vs incisive

incisive vs sharp

sharp is a noun but incisive is not a noun.

sharp and incisive both are adjectives.

sharp is an adverb but incisive is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, sharp and incisive are synonyms defined as:

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

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

sharp (noun)	incisive (noun)
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

sharp (adjective)	incisive (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing	having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone	suitable for cutting or piercing
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
quick and forceful
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
ending in a sharp point
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
dangerously steep
very sudden and in great amount or degree
harsh

sharp (adverb)	incisive (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree

Difference between sharp and incisive

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