cardinal virtue
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nounDefinition of CARDINAL VIRTUE
1
: one of the four classically defined natural virtues prudence, justice, temperance, or fortitude
2
: a quality designated as a major virtue
Examples of CARDINAL VIRTUE
- <the cardinal virtue of wool is that it retains its insulating properties even when wet>
First Known Use of CARDINAL VIRTUE
14th century
Related to CARDINAL VIRTUE
- Synonyms
- excellence, distinction, excellency, grace, merit, value, virtue
- Antonyms
- deficiency, demerit, disvalue
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