acutus — meaning in English

English meaning

• acute adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
• sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
• spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).

Senses

acutus is used for these senses in English:

• acute (medicine) Of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset, in contrast to delayed onset; this sense does not imply severity, unlike the common usage.
• spicy Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

acute — full definition

1. adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
2. adj Very sharp, intense, or perceptive.
3. adj Geometry: describing an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

sharp — full definition

1. adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
2. adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
3. adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
4. adj Harsh or critical in tone.
5. adj (music) Raised in pitch by a semitone, or higher in pitch than intended.

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