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acute

[əˈkjuːt]

📖 Definition

adj. very serious or severe; an acute illness is one that has quickly become severe and dangerous; (of the senses) very sensitive and well developed; keen

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💬 Example Sentence

She has an acute sense of hearing that can detect the faintest whisper.

📝 Word Roots & Related

acusharp acumen n. acuity n. acupuncture n.

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