How do you pronounce cardinal?

cardinal is pronounced as /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/.

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cardinal

🔴cardinal

adjective, noun

/ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardiac cardiologist

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Meaning

As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.

Example Sentences

Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.

Example Expressions

cardinal rule

Synonyms

fundamental, essential, chief, principal, primary

Antonyms

secondary, minor, unimportant

Collocations

cardinal virtue, cardinal direction, cardinal rule, cardinal principle

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