What does acute mean in English? Meaning of acute definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "acute": a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
Noun
Meaning: a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciationSynonyms: acute
acute accent
agueHypernyms: accent
accent markMeaning of "acute": having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
Adjective
Meaning: having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe courseExample: acute appendicitis
the acute phase of the illness
acute patientsSynonyms: acuteAntonyms: chronicSimilar: subacuteMeaning of "acute": extremely sharp or intense
Adjective
Meaning: extremely sharp or intenseExample: acute pain
felt acute annoyance
intense itching and burningSynonyms: acute
intenseSimilar: sharpMeaning of "acute": having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Adjective
Meaning: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctionsExample: 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 observationsSynonyms: acute
discriminating
incisive
keen
knifelike
penetrating
penetrative
piercing
sharpSimilar: perceptiveMeaning of "acute": of an angle; less than 90 degrees
Adjective
Meaning: of an angle; less than 90 degreesSynonyms: acuteAntonyms: obtuseMeaning of "acute": ending in a sharp point
Adjective
Meaning: ending in a sharp pointSynonyms: acuate
acute
needlelike
sharpSimilar: pointedMeaning of "acute": of critical importance and consequence
Adjective
Meaning: of critical importance and consequenceExample: an acute (or critical) lack of research fundsSynonyms: acuteSimilar: criticalAdjective: Urgent. His need for medical attention was acute.Sensitive. She had an acute sense of honor. Eagles have very acute vision.Short, quick, brief. 2013 July-August, Philip J. Bushnell, “Solvents, Ethanol, Car Crashes & Tolerance”, American Scientist: Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident. Furthermore, this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer. It was an acute event.2013 July-August, Philip J. Bushnell, “Solvents, Ethanol, Car Crashes & Tolerance”, American Scientist: Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident. Furthermore, this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer.(geometry) Of an angle, less than 90 degrees.(geometry) Of a triangle, having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.(botany, of leaves) With the sides meeting directly to form a pointed acute angle at the apex, base, or both.(medicine) 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.(medicine) Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity. 2013 May-June, Katie L. Burke, “In the News”, American Scientist, volume 101, number 3, page 193: Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents. The acute symptoms resolved promptly.2013 May-June, Katie L. Burke, “In the News”, American Scientist, volume 101, number 3, page 193: Bats host many high-profile viruses that can infect humans, including severe acute respiratory syndrome and Ebola. A recent study explored the ecological variables that may contribute to bats’ propensity to harbor such zoonotic diseases by comparing them with another order of common reservoir hosts: rodents.(orthography, after a letter) Having an acute accent. The last letter of “café” is ‘e’ acute.High or shrill. an acute tone or accentSynonyms:
keen, subtle, intense, sharp, sensitive, smart, astute, canny, clever, discerning, discriminating, incisive, ingenious, insightful, intuitive, judicious, observant, penetrating, perspicacious, piercing, quick-witted, dangerous, urgent, severe, sudden, critical, dire, serious, desperate, essential, grave, crucial, decisive, vital, afflictive, excruciating, poignant, keen, severe, sudden, fierce, sharp, overwhelming, cutting, shooting, distressing, exquisite, overpowering, piercing, powerful, violent, stabbing, racking, peaked, pointed, spiked, acicular, aciculate, acuminate, cuspate, cuspidate, knifelike, acuminous, needle-shaped, piked, sharpened,
Antonyms:
ignorant, stupid, forthright, honest, unimportant, blunt, dull, calm, mild, moderate, dense, imperceptive, insensitive, obtuse, slow, not serious, unimportant, trivial, stupid, dense, imperceptive, insensitive, obtuse, slow, not serious, blunt, dull, pleasant, soothing, ignorant, stupid, kind, unimportant, calm, blunt, dull, mild, slow, dense, imperceptive, insensitive, obtuse, not serious, stupid, unimportant, dense, imperceptive, insensitive, obtuse, slow, not serious, blunt, dull,
