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acute vs obtuse

obtuse vs acute

acute is a noun but obtuse is not a noun.

acute and obtuse both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acute Yes Yes No No
obtuse No Yes No No
acute (noun) obtuse (noun)
a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
acute (adjective) obtuse (adjective)
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
of an angle; less than 90 degrees (of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex
of critical importance and consequence slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions lacking in insight or discernment
ending in a sharp point
extremely sharp or severe
Difference between acute and obtuse

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