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acute
sudden in onset and short in duration
In more detail
1. (adjective) very serious or severe, especially a disease or medical condition that develops suddenly and quickly
2. (adjective) showing keen intelligence or good judgment; able to notice and understand things quickly
3. (adjective) (of an angle) measuring less than 90 degrees
Examples
- 1. She was admitted to the hospital with acute appendicitis.
- 2. He has an acute sense of humor and understands subtle jokes immediately.
- 3. An acute angle in geometry is smaller than a right angle.
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