Acute
volume
British pronunciation/ɐkjˈuːt/
American pronunciation/əkˈjut/

Definition & Meaning of "acute"

01

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

02

characterized by severe intensity or seriousness

03

(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

04

of an angle; less than 90 degrees

05

of critical importance and consequence

06

ending in a sharp point

Acute
01

a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

acute

adj

acutely

adv

acutely

adv

acuteness

n

acuteness

n

subacute

adj

subacute

adj
example
Example
Jack was hospitalized due to an acute bout of appendicitis.
Sarah's acute allergic reaction to peanuts caused her throat to swell rapidly, requiring immediate medical attention.
Mary experienced acute food poisoning after eating contaminated seafood, leading to severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Emily was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
The financial crisis led to an acute downturn in the global economy.
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