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acute in Greek

acute in Greek is οξύς — acute means sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.

acute in Greek

οξύς
adj
Pronounced: oxys

What does "acute" mean?

  1. adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
    "He was admitted to hospital with acute appendicitis."
  2. adj Very sharp, intense, or perceptive.
    "She has an acute sense of hearing."
  3. adj Geometry: describing an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.
    "The triangle had one acute angle and two obtuse ones."
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acute in a sentence

  • He was admitted to hospital with acute appendicitis.
  • She has an acute sense of hearing.
  • His acute observation helped solve the mystery.
  • The triangle had one acute angle and two obtuse ones.

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What is "acute" in Greek?

"acute" in Greek is οξύς. acute means: Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.

How do you pronounce οξύς?

"acute" in Greek is οξύς, pronounced "oxys".

How do you use "acute" in a sentence?

Example: "He was admitted to hospital with acute appendicitis." In Greek, "acute" is οξύς.

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