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Definition of cardinal - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
religionhigh-ranking official in the Catholic Church
- The cardinal attended the special mass.
2.
mathematicsTECH. number representing quantity in mathematicsTECH.
- The cardinal of the set is five.
3.
colordeep red color
- She wore a dress of cardinal red.
4.
birdUS bright red songbird found in North AmericaUS
- A cardinal perched on the tree branch.
Adjective
1.
colorsbright red in color
- The cardinal bird has a vibrant hue..
2.
primaryof fundamental importance
- Cardinal rules are essential for safety..
3.
geographyTECH. relating to main compass directions used for navigationTECH.
- The map shows the cardinal points clearly.
4.
mathematicsTECH. describing a number indicating quantityTECH.
- The cardinal numbers are used for counting.
Images of cardinal
bright red songbird found in North America
Expressions with cardinal
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serious mistake or misjudgment
Leaving the door unlocked was a cardinal sin.
most important principle in a given context
In journalism, the cardinal rule is to always verify your sources..
bright red color between scarlet and crimson
The dress was a stunning cardinal red.
extremely important or essential in a situation
Honesty is of cardinal importance in any relationship.
small bright red and blue aquarium fish
The cardinal tetra adds vibrant color to the tank.
one of the four main compass directions
The map shows the cardinal directions clearly.
word expressing a countable quantity
'Three' is a cardinal number in the sentence.
any of the four main compass directions
The map shows the cardinal points clearly.
one of the four main directions on a compass
The map shows the cardinal compass points clearly.
number that expresses quantity and not order
One, two, and three are examples of cardinal numerals..
bright red songbird with a crest found in North America
A northern cardinal perched on the fence.
one of the four main virtues in philosophy or Christianity
Prudence is a cardinal virtue.
Roman Catholic prelate who is both a cardinal and an archbishop
The cardinal archbishop led the ceremony at the historic cathedral.
any large N temperate beetle of family Pyrochroidae
Cardinal beetles are common in northern temperate forests.
plant with vibrant red flowers native to North America
The cardinal flower brightens up the garden with its red blooms.
large house spider in Europe
I found a cardinal spider in the basement.
major venous channels in embryos of higher vertebrates
The cardinal vein develops early in the embryo.
set of theoretical vowel sounds for classification
Linguists use cardinal vowels to study language sounds.
Origin of cardinal
Latin, cardinalis (principal) + cardo (hinge)
Terms with cardinal included in their meaning
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cardinal direction
direction where the sun rises
cardinal number
number following seven and preceding nine
cardinal number
the number that is the sum of ten and four
cardinal direction
direction opposite to south on a compass
mathematics
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and seven
numbers
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and six
cardinal direction
direction opposite to north at 180°
cardinal direction
direction opposite to the earth's rotation at 270°
cardinal number
the number 8000
math
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight
cardinal number
the number after twenty-seven
cardinal number
the number after twenty-eight and before thirty
cardinal number
the number after twenty-five and before twenty-seven
mathematics
cardinal number after eighty before eighty-two
cardinal number
the number 1,000,000
cardinal number
the number equal to ten times one thousand
mathematics
cardinal number representing 100,000
mathematics
cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
cardinal number
the number that is ten times six
navigation
the cardinal compass point at 180 degrees
Christianity
the cardinal sins in Christian teachings
numbers
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventy and eight
religion
senior church dignitary like a bishop or cardinal
directions
the four cardinal directions from which the wind blows
Examples of cardinal in a sentence
A cardinal was appointed to the new diocese. The cardinal in this equation is three. In mathematics, a cardinal can be infinite. The banner was dyed a rich cardinal. Cardinal covered the walls of the old theater. The cardinal's song filled the morning air.
A cardinal flew across the garden. She wore a cardinal dress to the party. The cardinal flowers bloomed in the garden. The cardinal principle of the theory is simplicity. Honesty is a cardinal virtue in our family. The compass is essential for cardinal navigation. Understanding cardinal directions is crucial for explorers. Cardinal numbers are essential in basic arithmetic. In mathematics, cardinal numbers define set sizes.
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- French:cardinal, fondamental, ...
- German:Kardinal, kardinalrot, ...
- Italian:cardinale, scarlatto, ...
- Spanish:cardenal, primordial, ...
- Portuguese:cardeal, vermelho-cardeal, ...
- Chinese:红衣主教, 猩红, ...
- Japanese:枢機卿, 鮮やかな赤, ...
- Arabic:كاردينال, كارْدينالِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:קַרְדִּינָל, אָדוֹם עַז, ...
- Russian:кардинал, малиновый, ...
- Ukrainian:кардинал, червоний, ...
- Hindi:कार्डिनल, चटक लाल, ...
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