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/əˈkjuːt/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Having or showing a perceptive insight or understanding; shrewd.
She has an acute understanding of human psychology.
Sharp or severe in effect; intense.
He felt an acute pain in his back after lifting the heavy box.
Having a narrow angle; less than 90 degrees.
The acute angles in the triangle measured less than 90 degrees.
Sensitive to details; sharp or keen.
An acute observer can notice changes that others might overlook.
Etymology
From Middle French 'açut', from Latin 'acutus', meaning sharp, pointed, or clever.
Common Phrases and Expressions
acute angle:
An angle less than 90 degrees.
acute pain:
Severe or intense pain that comes suddenly.
acute awareness:
A heightened or keen understanding of a situation.
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Slang Meanings
Very good or excellent.
That concert was acute; I loved every moment!
Intellectual or smart.
He's so acute, he figures things out fast.