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1. cardinal
adjective. ['ˈkɑːrdɪnəl'] serving as an essential component.
Etymology
- cardinal (English)
- cardinal (French)
- cardinalis (Latin)
2. cardinal
noun. ['ˈkɑːrdɪnəl'] (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes.
Synonyms
Etymology
- cardinal (English)
- cardinal (French)
- cardinalis (Latin)
3. cardinal
noun. ['ˈkɑːrdɪnəl'] crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male.
Etymology
- cardinal (English)
- cardinal (French)
- cardinalis (Latin)
4. cardinal
adjective. ['ˈkɑːrdɪnəl'] being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- cardinal (English)
- cardinal (French)
- cardinalis (Latin)
5. cardinal
noun. ['ˈkɑːrdɪnəl'] a variable color averaging a vivid red.
Antonyms
Etymology
- cardinal (English)
- cardinal (French)
- cardinalis (Latin)