acute — very serious or severe; having a sharp point or edge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very serious or severe; having a sharp point or edge
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkjuːt/
Example Sentences
- My mom has an acute ability to detect when I'm lying about homework.
- The acute shortage of coffee in the office caused widespread panic.
- She developed an acute understanding of the problem after failing the test twice.
acute
ADJECTIVE[/əˈkjuːt/]
very serious or severe; having a sharp point or edge
He felt acute pain after twisting his ankle.
The detective's acute observation solved the mystery. (👀 Sharp + 🧠 Awareness → Acute)
His acute judgment ended the dispute, earning everyone's salute.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'acutus', the past participle of 'acuere' meaning 'to sharpen'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin, originally referring to something pointed or sharpened.
Breakdown
acut- (sharp, pointed, from Latin acutus) + -e (adjective suffix) = acute
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom has an acute ability to detect when I'm lying about homework.”
“The acute shortage of coffee in the office caused widespread panic.”
“She developed an acute understanding of the problem after failing the test twice.”
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