Vocabulary Spotlight
Cardinal
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: मुख्य या आवश्यक (mukhya ya avashyak) – Kuch aisa jo basic, central ya primary importance rakhta ho.
Pronunciation
[kaar-duh-nl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Principal – प्रमुख (pramukh)
Related Words
Primary – प्राथमिक (prathamik)
Word Origin
“Cardinal” Latin shabd “cardinalis” se aaya hai, jo “hinge” yaani kuch aisa jo central importance rakhta ho, ko refer karta hai.
Word Family
Noun: Cardinality – मुख्यता (mukhyata)
Adjective: Cardinal – मुख्य (mukhya)
Usage Examples
1. Yojna ki safalta ke liye cardinal principles ka palan karna zaroori hai.
– Following cardinal principles is essential for the success of the plan.
2. Samay ki pabandhi ek cardinal rule hai jo sabko maanna chahiye.
– Punctuality is a cardinal rule that everyone should follow.
Cultural Note
India mein cardinal ya essential values ko parivaar aur samaj mein bhout importance di jati hai, jaise satya aur imaandaari.
In Context
Cardinal shabd ka use important ya essential cheezon ko darshane ke liye kiya jata hai jo kisi bhi concept ya rule ke basic principles hote hain.