cardinal
Exam frequency
Banks
low
Civil Services
low
GRE
low
Meaning(s)
of great importance
How to Memorize
cardinal - central
Analysis
Something that is ‘cardinal’ is of central or vital importance that should not be broken, avoided, or ignored. Despite that, the term can be used in a humorous way or simply for effect.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | paramount | ||
| Antonyms | minor,unimportant,negligible |
Example(s)
When I’m working from home, the cardinal rule is that no one in my family is to disturb me until I’m finished.
Having coffee with cream is a cardinal sin according to Chris! He likes to think of himself as a connoisseur.
Completing the order before the deadline has been my cardinal concern this week.