Cardinal - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈkɑːrdɪnl|
Brit.
|ˈkɑːd(ɪ)n(ə)l|
noun
- (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
- the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
- a variable color averaging a vivid red (syn: carmine)
- crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male
- the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
- a variable color averaging a vivid red (syn: carmine)
- crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male
adjective
Extra examples
The Pope appointed two new cardinals this year.
My cardinal rule is to always be honest.
Having clean hands is one of the cardinal rules when preparing food.
...the cardinal has a black face and a noticeable bright red neb...
The cardinal is the do-all.
Word forms
noun
singular: cardinal
plural: cardinals
singular: cardinal
plural: cardinals
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