acute

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a sharp, intense, or focusing quality; not dull.

  - "The acute angle between two lines is less than 90 degrees."
  - "The symptoms of an acute illness come on suddenly and severely."

• adjective

  Keenly perceptive or intelligent.

  - "His acute mind allowed him to solve the complex puzzle."
  - "The acute observer noticed the small detail that others missed."

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Pronunciation

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2. /əˈkjut/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

grave , chronic , dull , obtuse , slow , witless , grave , leisurely , slow , obtuse , obtuse , obtuse , obtuse-angled

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Synonyms

acute-angled , emergent , pressing , sudden , fast , rapid , keen , powerful , strong

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acute
mute , ute , cute , mute

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Variants

List of all variants of acute that leads to same result
acute , acutely , acuteness , acutenesses , acuter , acutest , acute disease , acute diseases , acute flaccid myelitis , acute mountain sickness , acute mountain sicknesses , acute otitis media , acute otitis medias , acute respiratory distress syndrome , acute respiratory distress syndromes , severe acute respiratory syndrome , hyper-acute , hyperacute , post-COVID syndrome , post-COVID-19 syndrome , post-acute COVID syndrome , post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'acutus,' meaning sharp or keen.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acute' is used in both medicine and mathematics.

2. An acute angle measures less than 90 degrees.

3. Acute is the opposite of chronic, which refers to conditions that last a long time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sharp: Related concept: Having a sharp or pointed edge or quality.

2. Keen: Related concept: Having or showing a keen sense or perception.

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Culture

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Acute has been used extensively in literature, particularly in medical contexts, to describe conditions or symptoms. In art, it can refer to the sharpness or intensity of colors or lines.

How to Memorize "acute"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an acute angle, which is sharper than a right angle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acute' with the word 'sharp' or 'keen'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Cute Angle Is Always Sharp' to remember the definition.

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