World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries급성
Pronunciation / Transliteration: geupseong
"그 환자는 복부에 급성 통증을 호소했다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
"The patient was suffering from acute abdominal pain."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'acutus', meaning sharpened or pointed, which is the past participle of 'acuere' (to sharpen), from 'acus' (needle). Entering Middle English in the 15th century, the term originally referred to sharp physical sensations or angles before expanding metaphorically to describe mental sharpness and critical medical conditions.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Acute"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Acute" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
aigu
Transliteration: aigu
"Il ressent une douleur aiguë dans le dos."
akut
Transliteration: akut
"Er benötigt sofortige Hilfe bei akuten Schmerzen."
acuto
Transliteration: acuto
"Ha avvertito un dolore acuto al fianco."
agudo
Transliteration: agudo
"Sintió un dolor agudo en el pecho."
agudo
Transliteration: agudo
"Ele sentiu uma dor aguda na perna."
तीव्र
Transliteration: tīvra
"उन्हें सीने में तीव्र दर्द महसूस हुआ।"
急性
Transliteration: jíxìng
"他感到腹部一阵急性疼痛。"
급성
Transliteration: geupseong
"그 환자는 복부에 급성 통증을 호소했다."
急性
Transliteration: kyūsei
"彼は腹部に急性の痛みを感じた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Acute"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.