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Definition acute in American English

acute adjective

adjective
/əˈkjut/
1

very serious or severe

Example

an acute shortage of medical supplies

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the nuclear option serious severe
1.1

an acute illness is one that becomes very bad very quickly

Example

an acute ear infection

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acute advanced asymptomatic
1.2

used for describing pain that is very strong and sharp

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achy acute agonising
2

used for describing the senses and abilities of someone who notices things very quickly and easily

Example

an acute sense of smell

Example

her acute observations on life and love

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acute assail assault
3

an acute accent is the mark ´ above a letter in some languages that shows it is pronounced in a particular way

Synonyms and related words
accent acute cedilla
Definition acute in American English