Synonyms for cardinal

Other words for “cardinal”, grouped by meaning.

We found 142 synonyms for “cardinal”. The most common are cardinal number, carmine, cardinal grosbeak, Richmondena Cardinalis, Cardinalis cardinalis.

noun the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order

noun a variable color averaging a vivid red

Synonymscarmine

noun crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male

adjective serving as an essential component

Similarimportant

adjective being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order

Oppositesordinal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University