Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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acute | Yes | Yes | No | No |
acuteness | Yes | No | No | No |
acute (noun) | acuteness (noun) |
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a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation | the quality of having a sharp edge or point |
a quick and penetrating intelligence | |
a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed |
acute (adjective) | acuteness (adjective) |
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having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course | |
of an angle; less than 90 degrees | |
of critical importance and consequence | |
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions | |
ending in a sharp point | |
extremely sharp or severe |