acute

Definition

• adj. having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
• adj. extremely sharp or intense
• adj. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
• adj. of an angle; less than 90 degrees

Word forms

Plural

acutes

Comparative

acuter

Superlative

acutest

Example sentences

1. a.

   She felt an acute pain in her stomach that made her visit the doctor immediately.

2. [医]

   The doctor diagnosed him with an acute infection that required immediate treatment.