Cardinal-virtue


anything considered to be an important or characteristic virtue:
Tenacity is his cardinal virtue.
cardinal virtues, Ancient Philosophy. justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude.

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  • Cardinal-vowel

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  • Cardinals

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  • Cardinality

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