Acute - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈkjuːt|  American pronunciation of the word acute
Brit.  |əˈkjuːt|  British pronunciation of the word acute

noun

- a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation (syn: ague)

adjective

- extremely sharp or severe (syn: intense)
acute pain
felt acute annoyance
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (syn: discriminating, incisive, keen, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp)
an acute observer of politics and politicians
- ending in a sharp point (syn: sharp)
- of critical importance and consequence
an acute (or critical) lack of research funds

Extra examples

It's a politically acute film that does not oversimplify the issues.

I like how in the dark my sense of smell and hearing become so acute.

The war has aggravated an acute economic crisis.

His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind.

The housing shortage is more acute than first thought.

Young children have a particularly acute sense of smell.

Simon's vague manner concealed an acute mind.

The medication may upset your stomach but if you experience acute abdominal pain call your doctor.

She had an acute inflammatory reaction to the drug.

The allegations have been an acute embarrassment (=serious and severe embarrassment) to the Prime Minister.

Cats have a very acute sense of hearing (=very good, so that they can hear even the smallest sound).

Acute hearing is a compensation for the loss of sight.

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