Dictionary Check: acute

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"acute" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points

Words with Friends 9 points

adjective

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

Example: "acute appendicitis"

Antonyms:

adjective

extremely sharp or severe

Example: "acute pain"

Synonyms:

adjective

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Example: "an acute observer of politics and politicians"

Synonyms:

adjective

of an angle; less than 90 degrees

Antonyms:

adjective

ending in a sharp point

Synonyms:

adjective

of critical importance and consequence

Example: "an acute (or critical) lack of research funds"

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