acute vs knifelike
knifelike vs acuteacute is a noun but knifelike is not a noun.
acute and knifelike both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| acute | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| knifelike | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
acute and knifelike
are synonyms defined as:
- acute and knifelike: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Other synonyms of acute include
discriminating, incisive, keen, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp.
| acute (noun) | knifelike (noun) |
|---|---|
| a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation |
| acute (adjective) | knifelike (adjective) |
|---|---|
| having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course | having a sharp or distinct edge |
| of an angle; less than 90 degrees | having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions |
| of critical importance and consequence | cutting or able to cut as if with a knife |
| having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions | painful as if caused by a sharp instrument |
| ending in a sharp point | |
| extremely sharp or severe |
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