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Cardinal

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Definitions for Cardinal

noun
(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
noun
the number of elements in a mathematical set
Synonyms
cardinal number
Examples
  1. denotes a quantity but not the order
noun
a variable color averaging a vivid red
Synonyms
noun
crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male
Synonyms
cardinal grosbeak Richmondena Cardinalis Cardinalis cardinalis redbird
adjective
serving as an essential component
Synonyms
Examples
  1. a cardinal rule
  2. the central cause of the problem
  3. an example that was fundamental to the argument
  4. computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure
adjective
being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
Examples
  1. cardinal numbers

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