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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024trench•ant /ˈtrɛntʃənt/USA pronunciation adj. - sharp or keen, as language or a person:trenchant wit.
- strong;
bold;
energetic:a trenchant policy of reform. - clearly or sharply defined;
clear-cut;
distinct.
trench•ant•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024trench•ant (tren′chənt),USA pronunciation adj. - incisive or keen, as language or a person;
caustic;
cutting:trenchant wit. - vigorous;
effective;
energetic:a trenchant policy of political reform. - clearly or sharply defined;
clear-cut;
distinct.
- Anglo-French; Old French trenchant, present participle of trenchier to cut. See trench, -ant
- Middle English tranchaunt 1275–1325
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sharp, biting, acute.
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