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    trenchant - Dictionary definition and meaning for word trenchant

    Definition
    (adj) having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
    Synonyms : searching
    Example Sentence
    • searching insights
    • trenchant criticism
    Definition
    (adj) characterized by or full of force and vigor
    Synonyms : hard-hitting
    Example Sentence
    • a hard-hitting expose
    • a trenchant argument
    Definition
    (adj) clearly or sharply defined to the mind
    Synonyms : clear-cut , distinct
    Example Sentence
    • clear-cut evidence of tampering
    • Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest
    • trenchant distinctions between right and wrong
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for trenchant

When you chant it is to be very strong, clear and effective

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if chant under the tree...it ll be clear and effective

TRENCH means to CUT So TRENCHANT-->CUTTING OR SHARP insight

'ant' always walk in straight 'trench' i.e they know which way is right or wrong for them.. they never deviate...

trenchant:trench+ant;an ant in a trench is sharply perceptive to things because it can see every minute particles.(sharply perceptive)

TRENCHANT and ELOQUENT are rhyming words . Both the words refer to a strong and effective use of language.

when american economy collapsed,keynes asked the us goverment to dig trenches so that they can employ people& govt was SO KEEN to have a solution, they really asked people to dig trenches..

TRENCHANT rhymes with PUNGENT,so the meaning goes(not the exact one though)

TRENCH warfare b/t father and teenage you. He saw right through your ANTic because he was more [keenly perceptive]. Now he still teases you w/ [penetrating remarks] of his [effectiveness] in catching you red handed.

ten chantazz ( severe) or criticism

if ure chatting with 10 people then you must be all knowing or insightful. ten + chat

trend + chant(repeatedly doing something) >>> when a trend goes on and on followed by people, it becomes clear in mind of younger people that that related thing is to be done like that nly... relate it..

train+chant:so when train is chanting the expression is effective n clearly heard or understood

trench+ant...imagine an ant forcefully breaking the trench and vigorously coming your way...

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