ACUTE

Definition of ACUTE

  1. (noun)a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
  2. (adj)extremely sharp or severe
  3. (adj)having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
  4. (adj)ending in a sharp point
  5. (adj)of critical importance and consequence
  6. (adj)having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
  7. (adj)of an angle; less than 90 degrees