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Meaning
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.
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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.
