cardinal

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Cardinal' is a type of number used to count things. It's like one apple, two apples, three apples, etc. It's also used to show the position in an order, but doesn't involve fractions or decimals.

Examples in Different Contexts

In design, 'cardinal' colors or directions can influence the layout or mood. A graphic designer might say, 'I've emphasized the cardinal points in this design for clarity and focus.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

This assignment is substantial, but a lower score here won't drastically impact the final mark.

Response:

While I understand, could you clarify if a cardinal score of below 50 would impact the final grade?

Tech

Scenario:

The team accomplished more than just a few tasks yesterday. That progress will make a difference towards the deadline.

Response:

So how many tasks did we complete? What was the cardinal figure?