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cardinal

UK
/ˈkɑːdɪnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrdɪnəl/

Translations

cardinalnoun
cardinals
pl
UK
/ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/
US
/ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/
The cardinal was appointed by the Pope.
Кардинал был назначен Папой.
кардинал (птица)
The cardinal is a common bird in North America.
Кардинал - это распространенная птица в Северной Америке.
Synonyms
chief
principal
main
primary
foremost
cardinaladjective
more cardinal
Comp.
most cardinal
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑːdɪnəl/
US
/ˈkɑrdɪnəl/
The cardinal rule of the game is to have fun.
Основное правило игры - получать удовольствие.
They made a cardinal decision to change the company's strategy.
Они приняли кардинальное решение изменить стратегию компании.
Additional translations
главный
важнейший
первостепенный
Synonyms
primary
principal
main
chief
fundamental
essential
vital
central

Definitions

cardinalnoun
A high-ranking official in the Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope, who is usually involved in the election of a new pope.
The cardinal was called to the Vatican to participate in the conclave.
A bright red songbird found in North America, known for its distinctive crest and melodic song.
The cardinal perched on the tree branch, its red feathers standing out against the green leaves.
A number that indicates quantity but not order in a set; a cardinal number.
"Three" is a cardinal, whereas "third" is an ordinal.
A deep red color resembling that of a Catholic cardinal's vestments or a male cardinal bird.
The designer painted the accent wall in a rich cardinal.
cardinaladjective
Of primary importance; fundamental.
Trust is a cardinal principle in any successful relationship.
Relating to the cardinal numbers (numbers used in counting).
In the phrase 'three dogs', 'three' is a cardinal numeral.
Relating to the four principal points of the compass (north, south, east, and west).
The map lacked indications of the cardinal directions.
Of a deep, vivid red color reminiscent of a Catholic cardinal's robes or the plumage of the cardinal bird.
She chose a cardinal dress for the gala.
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