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The opposite of acute is [[obtuse]].
 
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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