B2 adjective محايد

acute

/əˈkjuːt/

Describes a problem or situation that is very serious, severe, or intense, often occurring suddenly. It can also refer to senses or mental abilities that are highly developed, sharp, and sensitive to detail.

أمثلة

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1

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

2

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

3

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
acuteness
ظرف
acutely
صفة
acute
مرتبط
acuity
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.

اختبار سريع

The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: acute

أمثلة

1

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

everyday

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

2

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

formal

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

3

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

informal

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

4

The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

academic

The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

5

Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.

business

Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
acuteness
ظرف
acutely
صفة
acute
مرتبط
acuity

تلازمات شائعة

acute pain acute pain
acute shortage acute shortage
acute awareness acute awareness
acute angle acute angle
acute crisis acute crisis

العبارات الشائعة

acute respiratory distress

acute respiratory distress

an acute observer

an acute observer

acute phase

acute phase

يُخلط عادةً مع

acute vs chronic

Acute means sudden and severe, while chronic means long-lasting or recurring over a long period.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In medical contexts, use 'acute' for conditions that appear suddenly. In general contexts, use it to emphasize the severity of a problem or the sharpness of a sense like hearing or sight.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'acute' to mean 'cute' because of the spelling, but they are unrelated. Also, avoid using 'acute' for long-term problems; use 'chronic' instead.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin word 'acutus', which is the past participle of 'acuere', meaning 'to sharpen'.

أنماط نحوية

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Can follow linking verbs (e.g., 'The problem became acute').
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السياق الثقافي

Frequently used in global news headlines to describe 'acute' shortages of resources like water, energy, or housing.

اختبار سريع

The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: acute

كلمات ذات صلة

subsupertion

C1

Describing a state, process, or entity that exists across or connects both subordinate and superior levels within a hierarchical system. It refers to the intersectional quality of elements that influence both the foundational and the overarching structures of an organization or concept.

multiphobfy

C1

A psychological state characterized by the convergence and compounding of multiple distinct phobias into a single, pervasive condition. It refers to the complex interplay where various irrational fears amplify each other, often leading to total cognitive paralysis.

adnavant

C1

Describing something that is moving forward or situated in a leading, proactive position within a sequence or system. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote a state of advancement or a strategic frontward placement.

uniscendure

C1

To integrate multiple complex systems or disparate elements into a single, cohesive, and simplified path of operation. It describes the act of unifying various components while simultaneously grounding them into a more accessible or fundamental structure.

enalterion

C1

Describes a state, condition, or pattern that occurs in a sequence of alternating or recurring stages. It is typically used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to characterize systems that shift between two or more distinct modes.

superloqucide

C1

Describing a person or style of communication that is so excessively talkative it effectively 'kills' the conversation or prevents others from participating. It refers to a level of verbosity that dominates and stifles any potential for balanced dialogue.

circumuniery

C1

The state or act of encircling a single, central point or unity. It describes a structural or conceptual arrangement where all elements are oriented toward a one-point focus or central core.

bigravive

C1

Describes a state or entity influenced by two distinct centers of gravity or significant forces. It is typically used to characterize situations where two powerful, often opposing, pressures exert equal pull on an individual or system.

contraclamly

C1

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

univadacy

C1

To unify or standardize disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a single, cohesive framework. This verb is primarily used in specialized technical or administrative contexts to describe the process of achieving total systemic consistency.

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