acute

• Bezeichnet etwas sehr Scharfes, Starkes oder Intensives; kann sich auch auf einen scharfen Verstand oder einen kurz dauernden medizinischen Zustand beziehen.

Describes something that is very sharp, severe, or intense; can also refer to a keen intellect or a short-term medical condition.

1. Sharp or severeB2formalmedical

   Used to describe a condition or illness that comes on quickly and is severe.

   Akut

   • He was admitted to the hospital with acute abdominal pain.
   • The patient is suffering from acute respiratory distress.
   • Acute infections require immediate medical attention.

   Synonymecriticalintenseseriousseveresharpsudden

   Antonymechronic

2. Keen or perceptiveB2formal

   Having or showing a sharp ability to notice or understand things.

   Scharfsinnig

   • She has an acute sense of hearing.
   • His acute observation skills helped solve the mystery.
   • The detective's acute mind quickly identified the suspect.

   Synonymeastutecleverdiscerninginsightfulkeenobservantpenetratingperceptivesharpshrewd

   Antonymedullobtuseslow

3. Critical or seriousB2formal

   Used to describe a situation that is extremely serious or urgent.

   Kritisch

   • The country is facing an acute shortage of clean water.
   • There is an acute need for more teachers in rural areas.
   • The economic crisis has become acute in recent months.

   Synonymecriticaldesperatedireextremegravepressingserioussevereurgent

   Antonymemildminornegligibleslight

4. GeometryB1formal

   Describing an angle that is less than 90 degrees.

   spitz

   • An acute angle measures between 0 and 90 degrees.
   • The triangle has three acute angles.
   • Draw an acute angle of 45 degrees.

   Antonymeobtuse

• Substantiv, das das Akutzeichen (´) bezeichnet, einen diakritischen Strich über einem Vokal zur Kennzeichnung der Betonung oder der Aussprache.

A noun referring to a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation, such as an acute accent.

1. Diacritical markC1formal

   A mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate a specific pronunciation, such as stress or tone.

   Akut

   • The word 'café' has an acute accent on the 'e'.
   • In French, the acute accent changes the pronunciation of the vowel.
   • The acute mark is used in several languages to indicate stress.

   Synonymeaccentacute accent

2. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   Having a rapid onset and a short but severe course, often used to describe an illness or symptom.

   Akute Erkrankung

   • The patient was diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
   • Acute pain requires immediate medical attention.
   • The infection was acute and lasted only a few days.

   Antonymechronic

3. Intense or sharpB2formal

   Extremely sharp, severe, or intense in effect or sensation.

   Akut

   • She felt an acute sense of loss after the news.
   • The acute cold made it difficult to stay outside.
   • His acute hearing allowed him to detect the faintest sounds.

   Synonymeexcruciatingintensekeenpiercingrackingseveresharpviolent

   Antonymebluntdullmild

4. Keen perceptionB2formal

   Having or showing the ability to notice and understand things clearly; sharp-minded.

   Scharfsinn

   • She has an acute mind for solving complex problems.
   • His acute observation skills helped him spot the error.
   • The detective's acute reasoning solved the case.

   Synonymeastutediscerninginsightfulkeenpenetratingperceptivesharpshrewd

   Antonymedullobtuse

5. Geometry angleB1formaltechnical

   An angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

   Spitzer Winkel

   • An acute angle is smaller than a right angle.
   • The triangle has three acute angles.
   • In geometry, acute angles are common in many shapes.

   Antonymeobtuse

6. B2formaltechnical

   Ending in a sharp point or having a pointed tip.

   Spitze

   • The acute tip of the needle pierced the fabric easily.
   • The leaf has an acute apex.
   • The tool was designed with an acute edge for precision cutting.

   Antonymebluntdull

7. B2formal

   Of critical importance or consequence; requiring immediate attention.

   Kritische Bedeutung

   • The acute shortage of water demands urgent action.
   • This is an acute problem that needs to be solved now.
   • The acute crisis affected the entire region.

   Synonymecriticalcrucialgravepressingseriousurgentvital

   Antonymeinconsequentialminornegligibletrivialunimportant