English dictionary: words starting with acu - page 1

Meanings of Acutances:

noun

The sharpness of a photographic or printed image.

Usage examples:

Not only is the roll printable, it has extremely high acutance - the prints from it appear almost u…

Meanings of Acutangular:

adjective

Having or forming one or more acute angles; acute-angled.

Meanings of Acute:

adjective

(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Usage examples:

An acute housing shortage

noun

Short for acute accent.

Meanings of Acutely:

adverb

(with reference to something unpleasant or unwelcome) intensely.

Usage examples:

The whole situation was acutely embarrassing

Meanings of Acuteness:

noun

The quality of being very good, accurate, and showing an ability to notice very small differences

Usage examples:

He is remembered for the acuteness of his intellect., he was distinguished by the liveliness of his…

Meanings of Acutes:

noun

Short for acute accent.

adjective

(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Usage examples:

An acute housing shortage

Meanings of Acutest:

adjective

(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Usage examples:

An acute housing shortage

Meanings of Acutifoliate:

adjective

(of a plant) having sharply pointed leaves; (of a leaf) sharply pointed.

Meanings of Acutish:

adjective

Somewhat acute.