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Noun acute accent has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebAcute AccentDescription:An acute accent is a diacritical mark (´) placed above a vowel in certain languages to indicate different phonetic qualities or changes in pronunciation. It is represented by a forward-sloping, angular line. Sense 1:Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A mark used in phonetics to indicate primary stress or vowel quality. Example Sentence: The word “café” is spelled with an acute accent above the “e”. Sense 2:Part of Speech: Noun Definition: In French, an acute accent can also indicate the omission of a letter that was pronounced in Old French. Example Sentence: In the word “hôpital,” the acute accent replaces the letter “s” that was previously pronounced. Sense 3:Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Describing a word or letter that has an acute accent. Example Sentence: The words “résumé” and “déjà vu” are both written with acute accents. Sense 4:Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Intense, sharp, or severe. Example Sentence: After the accident, she experienced acute pain in her back. | ||||
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