acute

US /əˈkjuːt/
UK /əˈkjuːt/
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1.

having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd

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She has an acute sense of smell.
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His business acumen is very acute.
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shrewdastutesharpkeenperceptive
2.

(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree

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The region is facing an acute water shortage.
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There is an acute need for housing in the city.
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severeintensecriticaldirepressing
3.

(of a disease or its symptoms) of short duration but typically severe

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He suffered from acute appendicitis.
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The patient presented with acute pain.
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severesharpintensesuddenshort-term
4.

(of an angle) less than 90°

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An acute angle is smaller than a right angle.
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The triangle has three acute angles.
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sharppointed
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acutely