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Acute

Definition

(formal) Extremely sharp or severe; having a sudden onset and lasting for a short time, especially in relation to a medical condition; having a quick and clever mind.

Example Sentences

1The patient was admitted to the hospital with acute respiratory failure.
2Did the company's financial struggles result from an acute lack of investment?
3She has an acute sense of smell and can detect even the faintest scents.
4The doctor diagnosed the patient with an acute case of appendicitis and recommended immediate surgery.
5There is an acute need for more research into the causes of this rare genetic disorder.

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