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    trenchancy
    /ˈtrɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nsi/

    noun

    • 1. vigorousness or incisiveness in expression or style: "she opines with characteristic trenchancy"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRENCHANCY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TRENCHANCY definition: 1. the state or fact of expressing criticism or opinions in a forceful, clear way: 2. the state or…. Learn more.

  3. www.thefreedictionary.com › trenchancyTrenchancy - definition of trenchancy by The Free Dictionary

    Define trenchancy. trenchancy synonyms, trenchancy pronunciation, trenchancy translation, English dictionary definition of trenchancy. adj. 1. Forceful and clear; penetrating: a trenchant argument. 2. Caustic; cutting: a trenchant wit. 3. Distinct; clear-cut: "The times were felt to require...

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › trenchancyTrenchancy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Nov 10, 2024 · DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘trenchancy'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRENCHANCY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TRENCHANCY meaning: 1. the state or fact of expressing criticism or opinions in a forceful, clear way: 2. the state or…. Learn more.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trenchancyTrenchancy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TRENCHANCY is the quality or state of being trenchant.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › trenchancy_ntrenchancy, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    OED's earliest evidence for trenchancy is from 1866, in London Review. trenchancy is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: trenchant adj. , ‑ancy suffix .

  8. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishTRENCHANCY - Definition in English - bab.la

    What is the meaning of "trenchancy"? Define 'TRENCHANCY'. See more meanings of 'TRENCHANCY' with examples.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › trenchancyTrenchancy Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Irony or bitterness of tone. Find similar words to trenchancy using the buttons below. Trenchancy definition: The quality of being <a>trenchant.</a>.

  10. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guidetrenchancy: Explore its Definition & Usage | RedKiwi Words

    Trenchancy means the quality of being vigorous or incisive in style or manner, as well as the quality of being sharply perceptive. It is often used to describe writing or speaking styles that are forceful, clear, and effective, as well as insightful comments or remarks.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › trenchancytrenchancy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jan 16, 2023 · trenchancy (countable and uncountable, plural trenchancies) The quality of being trenchant. Irony or bitterness of tone.