Acute: meaning, definitions and examples

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acute

 

[ ษ™หˆkjuหt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

having a sudden onset, sharp rise, and short duration; intense or severe

Synonyms

intense, severe, sharp

Examples of usage

  • The patient experienced acute pain in his chest.
  • She was admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute appendicitis.
  • Acute symptoms of the illness required immediate medical attention.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with an acute infection.
  • The acute phase of the disease can be challenging to manage.
Context #2 | Adjective

senses

having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd

Synonyms

astute, perceptive, shrewd

Examples of usage

  • She had an acute sense of hearing.
  • His acute observation skills allowed him to notice the smallest details.
  • An acute mind is crucial for solving complex problems.
  • The detective's acute intuition helped solve the case.
  • Her acute awareness of the situation impressed everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "acute" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agudo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เคตเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช akut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพัั‚ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ„ (ใ™ใ‚‹ใฉใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aigu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ‰์„ฑ (geupsung)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฏ (แธฅฤdd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ akutnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ akรบtny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ฅๆ€ง (jรญxรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ akuten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ˜ (mk'vetri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agudo

Etymology

The word 'acute' originated from the Latin word 'acutus', which means sharp or pointed. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe something sharp, intense, or perceptive. Over time, 'acute' has evolved to encompass various meanings, including medical terminology and senses related to keen perception. Its versatility and adaptability have ensured its continued usage in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,454, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.