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cardinal

('k/A/rd/-/n/-/l )

being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order(adj.all)

Example:
Cardinal numbers.

Antonym:
ordinal

source: wordnet30
Of fundamental importance; preëminent; superior; chief; principal.(adjective)

source: webster1913

(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(noun.person)

source: wordnet30
the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order(noun.quantity)

Synonym:
cardinal number

source: wordnet30
a variable color averaging a vivid red(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
carmine

source: wordnet30
crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male(noun.animal)

Synonym:
cardinal grosbeak, cardinalis cardinalis, redbird, richmondena cardinalis

source: wordnet30
One of the ecclesiastical princes who constitute the pope's council, or the sacred college.(noun)

source: webster1913

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