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ACUTE

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Acute.

How to pronounce acute:

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Acute - as an adjective

Having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

Example: "Acute appendicitis"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
chronic14

Of an angle; less than 90 degrees

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
obtuse8

Acute - as a noun

A mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acute accentague5

Acute - as an adjective satellite

Extremely sharp or severe

Example: "Acute pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intense7

Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Example: "An acute observer of politics and politicians"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discriminating20incisive13keen8knifelike20penetrating14penetrative16piercing13sharp10

Ending in a sharp point

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acuate8needlelike15sharp10

Of critical importance and consequence

Example: "An acute (or critical) lack of research funds"

Acute - as a verb

To give an acute sound to.

Example: "He acutes his rising inflection too much."

To make acute; to sharpen, to whet.

Example Sentences

"He has an acute sense of smell."
"The patient had an acute pain in his side."
"The teacher noticed an acute improvement in her student's writing."
"She has an acute ability to solve complex problems."
"The hiker suffered from acute exhaustion after climbing the mountain."
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Word Game Points

Is ACUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ACUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ACUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acute is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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