English dictionary

cardinal

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

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order

adj.all

Examples
Cardinal numbers.

Antonyms ordinal

Source: WordNet 3.0
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: WordNet 3.0
the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order

noun.quantity

Synonyms cardinal number

Source: WordNet 3.0
a variable color averaging a vivid red

noun.attribute

Synonyms carmine

Source: WordNet 3.0
crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male

noun.animal

Synonyms cardinal grosbeak cardinalis cardinalis redbird richmondena cardinalis

Source: WordNet 3.0
One of the ecclesiastical princes who constitute the pope's council, or the sacred college.

noun

Source: webster1913