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The word acute refers to an illness or injury that is severe but that usually won't last a long time. (adjective)

An example of the word acute would be when you fall and hurt your wrist resulting in breakage or fracture. This would be considered acute wrist pain as it came on quickly, is severe and will likely subside relatively quickly.

Acute describes something that is very serious, severe or extreme. (Adjective)

An example of acute sorrow is the grief a person feels after his spouse dies.

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