What does trenchant mean?
Definitions for trenchant
ˈtrɛn tʃənttren·chant
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Princeton's WordNet
searching, trenchantadjective
having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
"searching insights"; "trenchant criticism"
hard-hitting, trenchantadjective
characterized by or full of force and vigor
"a hard-hitting expose"; "a trenchant argument"
clear-cut, distinct, trenchantadjective
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
"clear-cut evidence of tampering"; "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"; "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong"
Wiktionary
trenchantadjective
Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.
trenchantadjective
Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Trenchantadjective
Cutting; sharp.
Etymology: trenchant, Fr.
He fiercely took his trenchant blade in hand,
With which he struck so furious and so fell,
That nothing seem’d the puissance could withstand. F. Q.Against a vanquish’d foe, their swords
Were sharp and trenchant, not their words. Hudibras.
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trenchant
Trenchant refers to something that is vigorous or incisive in expression or style. It is often used to describe an argument, critique, or a comment that is expressed effectively and clearly, leaving a strong impression. It could also refer to something sharply or keenly perceptive and articulate.
Webster Dictionary
Trenchantverb
fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp
Trenchantverb
fig.: Keen; biting; severe; as, trenchant wit
Anagrams for trenchant »
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of trenchant in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of trenchant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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