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| − | '''Acute''' means "small". In [[ | + | '''Acute''' means "small". In [[geometry]] it can be used to refer to |
*[[Acute angle|angles]] | *[[Acute angle|angles]] | ||
*[[Acute triangle|triangles]] | *[[Acute triangle|triangles]] | ||
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| + | The opposite of acute is [[obtuse]]. | ||
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| + | In medical terminology, it refers to something (usually an ailment) being localized and/or temporary. (A torn ligament in the knee would cause acute knee pain, while arthritis in the knee will probably cause chronic knee pain.) | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:45, November 7, 2016
Acute means "small". In geometry it can be used to refer to
The opposite of acute is obtuse.
In medical terminology, it refers to something (usually an ailment) being localized and/or temporary. (A torn ligament in the knee would cause acute knee pain, while arthritis in the knee will probably cause chronic knee pain.)