Definitions for ACUTE
əˈkyutacute

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. acute accent, acute, agueadjective

   a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

2. acuteadjective

   having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

   "acute appendicitis"; "the acute phase of the illness"; "acute patients"

3. acute, intenseadjective

   extremely sharp or intense

   "acute pain"; "felt acute annoyance"; "intense itching and burning"

4. acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharpadjective

   having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

   "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"

5. acuteadjective

   of an angle; less than 90 degrees

6. acuate, acute, sharp, needlelikeadjective

   ending in a sharp point

7. acuteadjective

   of critical importance and consequence

   "an acute (or critical) lack of research funds"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acutenoun

   An acute accent.

   The word cafe often has an acute over the e'.

2. acuteverb

   To give an acute sound to.

   He acutes his rising inflection too much.

3. acuteadjective

   Urgent.

   His need for medical attention was acute.

4. acuteadjective

   sensitive

5. acuteadjective

   Short, quick.

   It was an acute event.

6. acuteadjective

   Of an angle, less than 90 degrees.

7. acuteadjective

   Of a triangle, having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.

8. acuteadjective

   With the sides meeting directly to form a pointed acute angle at the apex, base, or both.

9. acuteadjective

   Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity (unlike the common usage).

   He dropped dead of an acute illness.

10. acuteadjective

    Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity.

    The acute symptoms resolved promptly.

11. acuteadjective

    Having an acute accent.

    The last letter of cafu00E is e' acute.

12. Etymology: From acutus, perfect passive participle of acuo. Cognate to ague.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ACUTEadjective

   Etymology: acutus, Lat.

   1. Sharp, ending in a point; opposed to obtuse or blunt.

   Having the ideas of an obtuse and an acute angled triangle, both drawn from equal bases and between parallels, I can, by intuitive knowledge, perceive the one not to be the other, but cannot that way know whether they be equal. John Locke.

   2. In a figurative sense applied to men; dull stupid.

   The acute and ingenious author, among many very fine thoughts, and uncommon reflections, has started the notion of seeing all things in God. John Locke.

   3. Spoken of the senses, vigorous; powerful in operation.

   Were our senses altered, and made much quicker and acuter, the appearance and outward scheme of things would have quite another face to us. John Locke.

   4. Acute disease.Any disease, which is attended with an increased velocity of blood, and terminates in a few days. John Quincy5. Acute accent; that which raises or sharpens the voice.

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1. acute

   Acute generally refers to something that is severe, intense, or critical. It can often signify a short term, sudden, or rapid occurrence. The term is widely used in various fields, such as medicine where it denotes sudden onset of disease or symptoms. In mathematics and geometry, it refers to an angle that is less than 90 degrees. However, the exact meaning can change depending on the context it is used in.

2. acute

   In general terms, 'acute' can refer to: 1. In medical terms, it is used to describe a disease, symptom, or condition that comes on rapidly and is severe or intense, but typically doesn't last for a long stretch of time. 2. In geometry, it indicates an angle that is less than 90 degrees. 3. In general use, it can describe something that is sharp or keen, such as acute intelligence or an acute sense of smell. It denotes a high level of severity or intensity.

3. acute

   Acute generally refers to a situation or condition that is severe and sudden in onset. It often requires urgent care or attention. However, the term can have different meanings depending on the context. For instance, in medicine, it refers to a disease or symptom with rapid onset and short course. In angles (geometry), an acute angle is one that is less than 90 degrees. In general terms, it refers to anything that is critical, intense or sharp.

4. acute

   Acute often refers to something that is severe or intense but usually for a short period of time. It can relate to various contexts such as: 1. Medicine: Describing an illness or symptom that has a sudden onset, progresses rapidly, and requires urgent care. 2. Mathematics: Referring to an angle that is less than 90 degrees. 3. General: Describing an observation or perception that is extremely perceptible or severe. Also, it might describe a situation or problem that requires immediate attention or action.

5. acute

   Acute generally refers to something that is severe but lasts for a short period of time. It can be used in various contexts but the most common is in the medical field where it describes abrupt or sudden onset of a disease or symptoms which usually require urgent care. In geometry, it also refers to an angle that is less than 90 degrees.

6. acute

   Acute refers to something that is severe and sudden in onset but typically of short duration. It can refer to the intensity or severity of symptoms in healthcare settings, the urgency of certain situations, or the angles less than 90 degrees in geometry.

7. acute

   Acute is a term used to refer to something that is severe or intense, but typically over a short period of time, often pertaining to situations such as illnesses, symptoms, pain, or angles. In medical terms, an acute condition is often sudden, severe, and requires urgent care. In geometry, an acute angle is one that is less than 90 degrees.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acuteadjective

   sharp at the end; ending in a sharp point; pointed; -- opposed to blunt or obtuse; as, an acute angle; an acute leaf

2. Acuteadjective

   having nice discernment; perceiving or using minute distinctions; penetrating; clever; shrewd; -- opposed to dull or stupid; as, an acute observer; acute remarks, or reasoning

3. Acuteadjective

   having nice or quick sensibility; susceptible to slight impressions; acting keenly on the senses; sharp; keen; intense; as, a man of acute eyesight, hearing, or feeling; acute pain or pleasure

4. Acuteadjective

   high, or shrill, in respect to some other sound; -- opposed to grave or low; as, an acute tone or accent

5. Acuteadjective

   attended with symptoms of some degree of severity, and coming speedily to a crisis; -- opposed to chronic; as, an acute disease

6. Acuteverb

   to give an acute sound to; as, he acutes his rising inflection too much

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acute

   In medicine, an acute disease is a disease with a rapid onset and/or a short course. Acute may be used to distinguish a disease from a chronic form, such as acute leukemia and chronic leukemia, or to highlight the sudden onset of a disease, such as acute myocardial infarct. The word 'acute' may also be used in the context of medicine to refer to the acute phase of injury, referring to the immediate post-injury healing processes.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acute

   ak-ūt′, adj. sharp-pointed: keen: opp. of dull: shrewd: shrill: critical.—adv. Acute′ly.—n. Acute′ness.—Acute angle, an angle less than a right angle (see Angle); Acute disease, one coming to a violent crisis, as opp. to Chronic. [L. acutus, pa.p. of acuĕre, to sharpen, from root ak, sharp.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acute

   Terminating in a point, and opposed to obtuse. An acute angle is less than a right one, or within 90°.

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1. Acute

   Chronic vs. Acute -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Chronic and Acute.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acute

   pointed: terminating in or forming less than a right angle.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'ACUTE' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3979

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'ACUTE' in Adjectives Frequency: #542

Anagrams for ACUTE »

1. Ceuta

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ACUTE in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ACUTE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of ACUTE in a Sentence

1. Jessica Vaughan:

   Montgomery, like others that have absorbed a large number of the Central American youths, has experienced a noticeable uptick in violence that has been attributed to gangs like MS-13, and this has been especially acute in the high schools.

2. Rob Holden:

   We are testing as we go, but nonetheless we are treating acute watery diarrhea, it's the same as treating cholera. That's just the diagnosis.

3. James Clapper:

   It's a particularly acute issue here with President Donald Trump, who I think as more time has elapsed in his tenure, feels more and more confident that, you know, he doesn't really need any advice from anybody and he's smarter than everybody else.

4. Chief Financial Officer Ewan Stevenson:

   There will be revenue impacts which will become progressively more acute if the coronavirus was to continue beyond the next month to six weeks.

5. Michael Wildes:

   [The problem] became more acute over time.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ACUTE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acute
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=ACUTE
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ACUTE
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ACUTE
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ACUTE
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=ACUTE
9. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=ACUTE