hyperacute

a·cute

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-kyoot]
- /əˈkyut/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-kyoot]
- /əˈkyut/

Definitions of hyperacute word

adjective hyperacute sharp or severe in effect; intense: acute sorrow; an acute pain. 1
adjective hyperacute extremely great or serious; crucial; critical: an acute shortage of oil. 1
adjective hyperacute (of disease) brief and severe (opposed to chronic). 1
adjective hyperacute sharp or penetrating in intellect, insight, or perception: an acute observer. 1
adjective hyperacute extremely sensitive even to slight details or impressions: acute eyesight. 1
adjective hyperacute sharp at the end; ending in a point. 1

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Origin of hyperacute

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

1560-70; < Latin acūtus sharpened, past participle of acuere (acū-, v. stem, akin to acus needle, ācer sharp + -tus past participle suffix)

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Parts of speech for Hyperacute

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hyperacute popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hyperacute usage trend in Literature

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