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cardinal
adjective [before noun] /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/
/ˈkɑːr-/ Definition
› of great importance: a cardinal rule/error/sinVery important or urgent
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Synonyms and related words:
- all-important adjective
- arch- prefix (MAIN)
- at all cost(s) idiom
- be a matter of life and/or death idiom
- burning adjective (STRONG)
- chief adjective (MOST IMPORTANT)
- considerable adjective
- critical adjective (IMPORTANT)
- moment noun (IMPORTANCE)
- momentous adjective
- no less idiom
- notable adjective
- notably adverb
- prominent adjective (FAMOUS)
- sacred adjective
- salient adjective
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- substantial adjective (LARGE)
- substantially adverb (LARGE)
- substantive adjective
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