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acute
adjective(a-cute)
extremely sharp or severe
Synonyms: intense,
Examples:
Acute pain.
Felt acute annoyance.
acute
adjective(a-cute)
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Synonyms: discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp,
Examples:
An acute observer of politics and politicians.
acute
adjective(a-cute)
ending in a sharp point
Synonyms: acuate, needlelike, sharp,
acute
noun(a-cute)
a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
Synonyms: acute accent, ague,
acute
adjective(a-cute)
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
Antonyms: chronic,
Examples:
Acute appendicitis.
The acute phase of the illness.
Acute patients.
acute
adjective(a-cute)
of critical importance and consequence
Examples:
An acute (or critical) lack of research funds.
acute
(a-cute)
of an angle; less than 90 degrees
Antonyms: obtuse,

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