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Definition cardinal in British English

cardinal adjective

adjective
/ˈkɑː(r)dɪn(ə)l/
1

very important

Example

The cardinal rule in working with large powerful animals is never to take any risks.

Example

a cardinal error

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Definition cardinal in British English