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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

acute

/ækjuːt/ adjective · British & US
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What does acute mean?

adjective

Having a sharp or severe quality; sharp or severe in degree. Having a sudden onset and a short duration.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed an acute case of appendicitis, requiring immediate surgery."

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