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cardinal

Definitions of cardinal
  1. noun
    the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
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    types:
    fréquence
    the number of observations in a given statistical category
    type of:
    chiffre, nombre
    a concept of quantity involving zero and units
  2. noun
    a senior clergyman and dignitary
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    type of:
    curé
    a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
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