ACUTER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Example: an acute observer of politics and politicians; incisive comments; icy knifelike reasoning; as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang; penetrating insight; frequent penetrative observations

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

ending in a sharp point

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Adjective

of an angle

Example: less than 90 degrees

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Adjective

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

Example: acute appendicitis; the acute phase of the illness; acute patients

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

of critical importance and consequence

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

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

extremely sharp or severe

Example: acute pain; felt acute annoyance; intense itching and burning

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation