Acute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkjuːt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Acute is an adjective meaning Brief, quick, short.
Meaning
Brief, quick, short.
More Meanings
- High or shrill.
- Intense; sensitive; sharp.
- (botany) With the sides meeting directly to form an acute angle (at an apex or base).
- (geometry, of an angle) Less than 90 degrees.
- (geometry, of a triangle) Having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.
- (linguistics, chiefly historical) Of an accent or tone: generally higher than others.
Example Sentences
It was an acute event.
an acute accent or tone
Eagles have very acute vision.
She had an acute sense of honour
Word Forms
- acuter
- acutest
- acutes
- acuting
- acuted
Synonyms for acute
Depending on context, synonyms include fast, rapid, keen, powerful, strong, peracute.
Antonyms for acute
Common opposites include leisurely, slow, grave, dull, obtuse, witless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discriminating, perceptive, incisive, intense, critical, keen.
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