1. comparative form of acute; more severe or intense
2. comparative form of acute; having a sharper angle or point
Usage: geometry
3. comparative form of acute; more keen or perceptive

Examples

• The acuter pain in her shoulder made it difficult to lift her arm.
• His acuter sense of hearing allowed him to detect the faint sound.
• The acuter angle of the triangle measured less than 90 degrees.
• The acuter shortage of supplies forced the hospital to ration resources.
• She has an acuter mind for mathematics than most of her classmates.
• The acuter symptoms appeared within hours of the infection.