Definition of "acute"
- adjective
Urgent.
Sensitive.
Short, quick.
Of an angle, less than 90 degrees.
Of a triangle, having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.
With the sides meeting directly to form a pointed acute angle at the apex, base, or both.
Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity (unlike the common usage).
Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity.
Having an acute accent.
- noun
An acute accent.
- verb
To give an acute sound to.
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