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a(1) : characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset (2) : of rapid onset and relatively short duration see also acute disease (3) : being, providing, or requiring short-term medical care (as for acute disease or traumatic injury)2
: ending in a sharp point: such as
a : being or forming an angle measuring less than 90 degrees b : composed of acute angles3
aof an accent mark : having the form ´
b: marked with an acute accent
c: of the variety indicated by an acute accent
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a : marked by keen discernment or intellectual perception especially of subtle distinctions b : responsive to slight impressions or stimuli5
: felt, perceived, or experienced intensely6
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