Definition of "acute"
adjective:
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Urgent.
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Sensitive.
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Short, quick.
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Of an angle, less than 90 degrees.
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Of a triangle, having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.
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With the sides meeting directly to form a pointed acute angle at the apex, base, or both.
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Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity (unlike the common usage).
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Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity.
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Having an acute accent.
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noun:
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An acute accent.
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verb:
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To give an acute sound to.
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