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    Cardinal (en. Cardinal)

    /kaʁ.din.al/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a number that indicates quantity.
    Three is a cardinal number.
    Trois est un nombre cardinal.
    Essential or fundamental.
    Freedom is a cardinal principle of democracy.
    La liberté est un principe cardinal de la démocratie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cardinalis' meaning 'principal, essential'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cardinal rules
    Fundamental rules or essential principles.
    cardinal rules
    cardinal direction
    One of the four main directions: north, south, east, or west.
    cardinal direction

    Related Words

    ordinal
    Refers to a number that indicates a rank or position.
    ordinal
    absolute
    That which is unconditional or limitless.
    absolu

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something important.
    It is cardinal to respect one's commitments.
    C'est cardinal de respecter ses engagements.
    That which has major value or impact.
    This film is cardinal in the history of cinema.
    Ce film est cardinal dans l'histoire du cinéma.