ACUTE
Scrabble letter values: A1C3U1T1E1 = 7
Definition
- noun a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation. — synonyms: acute_accent, ague
- adjective having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course.
- adjective extremely sharp or severe. — synonyms: intense
- adjective having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. — synonyms: discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp
- adjective of an angle.
- adjective ending in a sharp point. — synonyms: acuate, sharp, needlelike
- adjective of critical importance and consequence.
Examples
- “acute appendicitis”
- “the acute phase of the illness”
- “acute patients”