acuto-comb. form

Stress is usually determined by a subsequent element and vowels may be reduced accordingly. Some degree of stress is usually maintained on the second syllable. If the subsequent element is an existing word, it is likely to retain its original stress pattern, e.g. acuto-chronic Brit.

/əˌkjuːtə(ʊ)ˈkrɒnɪk/, U.S.

/əˌkjudoʊˈkrɑnɪk/.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: acute adj., -o- connective.

Etymology: < acute adj. + -o- connective. Compare acuti- comb. form.Found in a small number of formations illustrated below.

1. Forming adjectives with the sense ‘acute and ——’, as acuto-chronic, acuto-grave.

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1775 J. Steele Ess. Melody & Meas. Speech iii. 85 The circumflexes, acuto-grave, are characteristic of the Irish tone.

1807 J. Thelwall in Monthly Mag. 23 30 Their distinctions of gravo-acute and acuto-grave or circumflexes.

1822 R. Price Treat. Utility of Sangui-suction 49 Acuto-Chronic Rheumatism, exists in a state between what are called the acute and the chronic, and is by some denominated rheumatic gout.

1863 D. Maclachlan Pract. Treat. Dis. Adv. Life viii. iii. 647 In acute cases, or in acuto-chronic states of the disease, it may even be necessary for a time to employ antiphlogistic measures.

1869 Pennsylvania School Jrnl. July 16/2 Writers on elocution describe six different notes of speech; namely, the rising inflection, the falling inflection, the acuto-grave circumflex inflection, the gravo-acute circumflex inflection, the acuto-gravo-acute circumflex inflection, and the gravo-acuto-grave circumflex inflection.

1883 J. E. Murdoch Plea for Spoken Lang. i. iv. 52 The circumflex, which he designated severally the acuto-grave and the gravo-acute, were represented by the following symbols, placed on the musical staff.

2. Botany and Zoology. Forming adjectives with the sense ‘acutely ——’, as acuto-nodose. Now rare.

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1852 J. D. Dana U.S. Exploring Exped.: Crustacea Pt. II ii. 929 Three abdominal segments..sparingly acuto-nodose on the sides.

1865 E. J. Lowe Our Native Ferns I. 137 It is an Acuto-gracile looking Fern, differing however in having more pinnae and pinnules.

1904 Bot. Mag. (Tokyo Bot. Soc.) 18 144 Bracts opposite, smaller than leaves, patent, lato-ovate, acute or acuto-acuminate, rounded or subcordate at the base.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	acuto-
释义	acuto-comb. form Stress is usually determined by a subsequent element and vowels may be reduced accordingly. Some degree of stress is usually maintained on the second syllable. If the subsequent element is an existing word, it is likely to retain its original stress pattern, e.g. acuto-chronic Brit. /əˌkjuːtə(ʊ)ˈkrɒnɪk/, U.S. /əˌkjudoʊˈkrɑnɪk/. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: acute adj., -o- connective. Etymology: < acute adj. + -o- connective. Compare acuti- comb. form.Found in a small number of formations illustrated below. 1. Forming adjectives with the sense ‘acute and ——’, as acuto-chronic, acuto-grave. ΚΠ 1775 J. Steele Ess. Melody & Meas. Speech iii. 85 The circumflexes, acuto-grave, are characteristic of the Irish tone. 1807 J. Thelwall in Monthly Mag. 23 30 Their distinctions of gravo-acute and acuto-grave or circumflexes. 1822 R. Price Treat. Utility of Sangui-suction 49 Acuto-Chronic Rheumatism, exists in a state between what are called the acute and the chronic, and is by some denominated rheumatic gout. 1863 D. Maclachlan Pract. Treat. Dis. Adv. Life viii. iii. 647 In acute cases, or in acuto-chronic states of the disease, it may even be necessary for a time to employ antiphlogistic measures. 1869 Pennsylvania School Jrnl. July 16/2 Writers on elocution describe six different notes of speech; namely, the rising inflection, the falling inflection, the acuto-grave circumflex inflection, the gravo-acute circumflex inflection, the acuto-gravo-acute circumflex inflection, and the gravo-acuto-grave circumflex inflection. 1883 J. E. Murdoch Plea for Spoken Lang. i. iv. 52 The circumflex, which he designated severally the acuto-grave and the gravo-acute, were represented by the following symbols, placed on the musical staff. 2. Botany and Zoology. Forming adjectives with the sense ‘acutely ——’, as acuto-nodose. Now rare. ΚΠ 1852 J. D. Dana U.S. Exploring Exped.: Crustacea Pt. II ii. 929 Three abdominal segments..sparingly acuto-nodose on the sides. 1865 E. J. Lowe Our Native Ferns I. 137 It is an Acuto-gracile looking Fern, differing however in having more pinnae and pinnules. 1904 Bot. Mag. (Tokyo Bot. Soc.) 18 144 Bracts opposite, smaller than leaves, patent, lato-ovate, acute or acuto-acuminate, rounded or subcordate at the base. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < comb. form1775
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