razorlike

Razorlike is an English adjective that denotes resemblance to a razor or qualities reminiscent of a razor, especially extreme sharpness or precision. The most common sense describes physical edges: a razorlike blade or blade with an exceptionally fine, straight edge capable of a clean cut. The term can also describe form or motion that is extremely precise and swift, such as a razorlike cut in fabric or a razorlike swipe of a blade.

The word is formed from the noun razor combined with the suffix -like, and it appears as razorlike or with a hyphen as razor-like, depending on style guidelines. It is used across disciplines and registers, from technical descriptions of tools to literary or rhetorical criticism.

In metaphorical use, razorlike characterizes intelligence, critique, or language that is acute and mercilessly precise. A razorlike argument aims to strip away superstition and expose underlying flaws with minimal extraneous commentary. A razorlike wit is sharp, concise, and incisive.

The term is less common in formal technical jargon, where more specialized terms such as sharp-edged, acute, or serrated are preferred, but razorlike remains a productive figure of speech in both descriptive prose and stylistic critique.