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cardinal virtue

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cardinal virtue

a quality that gives something special worth

  • the cardinal virtue of wool is that it retains its insulating properties even when wet
Synonyms of cardinal virtue

distinction, excellence, excellency, grace, merit, value, virtue
Words Related to cardinal virtue

advantage, edge, plus, superiority
Near Antonyms of cardinal virtue

blemish, defect, failing, fault, flaw

drawback, minus, negative
Antonyms of cardinal virtue

deficiency, demerit, disvalue

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