cardinal

Meanings

• noun

  A high-ranking member of a religious order, typically a priest or bishop.

  - "The cardinal gave a sermon at the cathedral."
  - "Cardinals are important figures in the Catholic Church."

• noun

  A number that is the highest in a series.

  - "The cardinal number of the set {1, 2, 3, ...} is 4."
  - "The cardinal of the red suit is the king."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈkɑɹdnəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cardinal
arbital , artificial , conditional , institutional , interminable , jocular , lateral , mental , perennial , sequential , terrestrial , vital

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Variants

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cardinal , cardinals , cardinalship , cardinalships , cardinally , cardinal flower , cardinal flowers , cardinal number , cardinal numbers , cardinal point , cardinal points , cardinal virtue , cardinal virtues , cardinal sin , Cardinal de Retz , Retz

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'hinge' in Latin, the term came to mean 'hinge' or 'pivot' in ecclesiastical contexts due to the role of cardinals as advisors to the Pope, who was seen as the hinge or pivot of the Church.

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Trivia

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1. Cardinals are the only members of the College of Cardinals who can vote in a papal conclave if they are over the age of 80.

2. The term 'cardinal number' comes from the Latin word 'cardinalis', meaning 'hinge' or 'pivot'.

3. Cardinals have been a part of the Catholic Church since the 11th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Catholic Church: The largest Christian denomination, headed by the Pope and divided into dioceses and parishes around the world.

2. Religious Order: A group of religious men or women, living under a common rule, dedicated to the worship and service of God and the works of charity.

3. Pope: The Bishop of Rome and the leader of the Catholic Church.

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Culture

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Cardinals have held significant roles in the Catholic Church since the Middle Ages. They are typically appointed by the Pope and are responsible for advising him on Church matters. Cardinals also wear distinctive red robes and hats, known as 'birettas', which symbolize their high rank.

How to Memorize "cardinal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red robe and hat, symbolizing the high rank of a cardinal.
   - Visualize a hinge or pivot, representing the role of a cardinal as an advisor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color red with the high rank of a cardinal.
   - Associate the role of a cardinal as an advisor with the concept of a hinge or pivot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'RICH' to remember the colors of the Catholic Church: Red for Cardinals, Incense for Bishops, Cream for Priests, and Heraldic Purple for Deacons.

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