Definitions
of acute
1. [adj] - of an angle 2. [adj] - having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 3. [adj] - extremely sharp or intense 4. [adj] - of critical importance and consequence 5. [adj] - (medicine) having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
Quotes
- Example use of the word acute1. acute appendicitis 2. the acute phase of the illness 3. acute patients 4. an acute (or critical) lack of research funds 5. acute pain 6. felt acute annoyance 7. intense itching and burning 8. an acute observer of politics and politicians 9. incisive comments 10. icy knifelike reasoning 11. as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang 12. penetrating insight 13. frequent penetrative observations 14. less than 90 degrees
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