Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Acute.
How to pronounce acute:
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Acute - as an adjective
Acute - as a noun
Acute - as an adjective satellite
Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example: "An acute observer of politics and politicians"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discriminatingincisivekeenknifelikepenetratingpenetrativepiercingsharpOf critical importance and consequence
Example: "An acute (or critical) lack of research funds"
Acute - as a verb
To give an acute sound to.
Example: "He acutes his rising inflection too much."
To make acute; to sharpen, to whet.
Example Sentences
"He has an acute sense of smell."
"The patient had an acute pain in his side."
"The teacher noticed an acute improvement in her student's writing."
"She has an acute ability to solve complex problems."
"The hiker suffered from acute exhaustion after climbing the mountain."
Word Game Points
Is ACUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ACUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ACUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acute is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.