ALL meanings of acute
a·cute
A a - adjective acute Short, quick, brief. 0
- adjective acute (geometry) Of an angle, less than 90 degrees. 0
- adjective acute (geometry) Of a triangle, having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees. 0
- adjective acute (botany, of leaves) With the sides meeting directly to form a pointed acute angle at the apex, base, or both. 0
- adjective acute (medicine) Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity (unlike the common usage). 0
- adjective acute (medicine) Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity. 0
- adjective acute (orthography, after a letter) Having an acute accent. 0
- adjective acute High or shrill. 0