Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something that is very severe, sharp, or intense; often refers to diseases, angles, or observations.
Acute
/əˈkjuːt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She had an acute pain in her shoulder.He's an acute thinker with quick ideas.
Etymology:
From Latin acutus sharp, pointed, having a violent onset, from root acu- sharp related to Latin acus needle, from Proto-Indo-European root *ak- to be sharp, rise (out) to a point, pierce.
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