Canadian English Meaning of cardinal

cardinal

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Definitions and Meaning of cardinal in English

Wordnet

cardinal (n)

(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

the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order

a variable color averaging a vivid red

crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male

Wordnet

cardinal (s)

serving as an essential component

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cardinal (a)

being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order

Webster

cardinal (a.)

Of fundamental importance; preeminent; superior; chief; principal.

One of the ecclesiastical princes who constitute the pope's council, or the sacred college.

A woman's short cloak with a hood.

Mulled red wine.

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cardinal

(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, the number of elements

big,central,chief,dominant,first,foremost,greatest,key,main,predominant

last,least,minor,insignificant,negligible,secondary,slight,subordinate,trivial,unimportant

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