Word: subacute
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
a
cute
Definition: Less than acute
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: almost, nearly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: acute
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acūta
Language: la
Decoded: acuta
PoS: Participle
Meaning: subtle