Pronunciation: /ækjuː/

Definitions of acu-

noun a unit of length equal to one hundredth of an inch, used in printing.

Example Sentences

A1 I went to the acupuncturist for my back pain.

A2 She bought an acupressure mat to help with her headaches.

B1 The acupuncturist recommended herbal remedies for my insomnia.

B2 Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.

C1 The acupuncturist's clinic was renowned for its holistic approach to healing.

C2 The acupuncturist's expertise in traditional Chinese medicine was unparalleled in the region.

adjective sharp or severe in effect; intense

Example Sentences

A1 I have an acute pain in my back.

A2 She was diagnosed with an acute illness.

B1 The doctor prescribed medication for his acute condition.

B2 The team responded to the crisis with acute precision.

C1 His acute analysis of the situation impressed the board.

C2 The journalist's acute observations shed light on the corruption scandal.

Examples of acu- in a Sentence

formal Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.

informal I heard that acupressure can help with headaches.

slang I'm thinking of trying acu-yoga to relieve stress.

figurative The new marketing strategy was like an acupuncture treatment, targeting specific areas for maximum impact.

Grammatical Forms of acu-

past tense

accused

plural

accusers

comparative

more accusing

superlative

most accusing

present tense

accuse

future tense

will accuse

perfect tense

have accused

continuous tense

is accusing

singular

accuser

positive degree

accusing

infinitive

to accuse

gerund

accusing

participle

accusing

Origin and Evolution of acu-

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acu-' is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'acus' meaning needle.
Evolution of the word: The prefix 'acu-' has evolved to be used in various English words related to sharpness or pointedness, such as 'acute' or 'acupuncture'.