[ˈtrɛ(t)ʃ(ə)nt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- vigorous or incisive in expression or style
(e.g: the White Paper makes trenchant criticisms of health authorities)

- (of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge
(e.g: a trenchant blade)


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Origin:
Middle English (in trenchant): from Old French, literally ‘cutting’, present participle of trenchier (see trench)