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obtuse vs acute

acute vs obtuse

obtuse is not a noun while acute is a noun.

obtuse and acute both are adjectives.

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

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