Cardinally: meaning, definitions and examples

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cardinally

 

[ ˈkɑrdɪnəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

fundamental principle

Cardinally refers to something that is important, fundamental, or of primary significance. It is often used to describe principles or concepts that are essential to a certain field or area of discussion.

Synonyms

essentially, fundamentally, principally

Examples of usage

  • Cardinally, honesty is vital in any relationship.
  • The teaching method was cardinally important for student engagement.
  • Cardinally, these rules ensure safety at the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "cardinally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cardinalmente

🇮🇳 मुख्य रूप से

🇩🇪 kardinal

🇮🇩 kardinal

🇺🇦 кардинально

🇵🇱 kardynalnie

🇯🇵 根本的に

🇫🇷 cardinalement

🇪🇸 cardinalmente

🇹🇷 kardinal olarak

🇰🇷 주요하게

🇸🇦 بشكل أساسي

🇨🇿 kardinálně

🇸🇰 kardinálne

🇨🇳 基本上

🇸🇮 kardinalno

🇮🇸 grunnvallarlega

🇰🇿 негізінен

🇬🇪 პოლარიზებულად

🇦🇿 əsasən

🇲🇽 cardinalmente

Etymology

The term 'cardinally' is derived from the word 'cardinal', which originates from the Latin word 'cardinalis', meaning 'of the hinge'. The connection comes from the idea that cardinal points or principles are like hinges on which everything else pivots. The use of 'cardinal' in English dates back to the late Middle Ages, and it has traditionally been used to denote something of fundamental importance. Over time, 'cardinally' emerged as an adverbial form, extending its use into various contexts where foundational or principal concepts are discussed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,643, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.