单词	cardinal virtue
释义	cardinal virtue noun 1 : one of the four classically defined natural virtues prudence, justice, temperance, or fortitude 2 : a quality designated as a major virtue Synonyms distinction excellence excellency grace merit value virtue See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the cardinal virtue of wool is that it retains its insulating properties even when wet Recent Examples on the Web Doubt is a cardinal virtue in the sciences, which advance through skeptics’ willingness to question the experts. Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2020 Breaching tennis’ cardinal virtues of self-sufficiency and autonomy, the coach begins by telling this emotional woman to calm down. Jon Wertheim, SI.com, 11 Apr. 2018 Dialogue is one of their cardinal virtues, and most seemed determined to give Trump a hearing. Time, 25 Jan. 2018 Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 cardinal virtue noun as in virtue a quality that gives something special worth the cardinal virtue of wool is that it retains its insulating properties even when wet Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance virtue advantage value merit distinction grace excellence plus excellency edge superiority Antonyms & Near Antonyms deficiency defect fault failing minus flaw disvalue demerit drawback blemish negative See More
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