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    Kardinal (en. Cardinal)

    kar-din-al

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A high-ranking official in the Catholic Church.
    This cardinal led church ceremonies throughout the year.
    Ang kardinal na ito ay nanguna sa mga seremonya ng simbahan sa buong taon.
    adjective
    Indicates primary importance or rank.
    The cardinal principle of economics is the distinction between needs and wants.
    Ang kardinal na prinsipyo ng ekonomiya ay ang pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng pangangailangan at kagustuhan.
    Relating to a category of numbers that express quantity.
    In mathematics, cardinal numbers are used to show the total of items.
    Sa matematika, ang mga kardinal na numero ay ginagamit upang ipakita ang kabuuan ng mga bagay.

    Etymology

    from Latin 'cardinalis', meaning 'principal'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cardinal principle
    Primary or foundational idea or rule.
    kardinal na prinsipyo

    Related Words

    cardinalism
    The doctrine or system based on cardinal ideas.
    kardinalismo
    cardinal number
    Numbers that express quantity or magnitude.
    kardinal na numero

    Slang Meanings

    Barker or commuter who sells services.
    I might hang out with Victor, he's the cardinal at the corner who taxis around here!
    Baka mabarkada ako kay Victor, siya kasi yung kardinal sa kanto na tuma-taxi dito!
    Cardinal of life, meaning leader or important figure.
    He's the cardinal of the group, that's why he's always relied upon for decisions.
    Siyang kardinal sa grupo, kaya siya yung laging inaasahan sa mga desisyon.