acute

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK/Σ™'kju:t/πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US
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Definitions

adj.

Very serious or severe; (of senses or mind) sharp and perceptive; (of illness) sudden and intense but short-lasting

δΈ₯ι‡ηš„οΌ›ζ•ι”ηš„οΌ›ζ€₯ζ€§ηš„

n.

An acute accent mark (Β΄) placed over a vowel

ι”ιŸ³η¬¦οΌˆΒ΄οΌ‰

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
acuteother
=acute

Common Collocations

  • 1.acute careζ€₯η—‡ζŠ€η†
  • 2.acute diseaseζ€₯η—‡
  • 3.acute angle锐角

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The patient suffered from an acute infection that required immediate treatment.

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