hoved- — meaning in English

English meaning

• cardinal adj Of central or fundamental importance.
• main adj Most important; primary or chief.
• prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.

Senses

hoved- is used for these senses in English:

• cardinal Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.
• main Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
• main (not in generic modern use) That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.
• prime First in importance, degree, or rank.

cardinal — full definition

1. adj Of central or fundamental importance.
2. adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
3. noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
4. noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.

main — full definition

1. adj Most important; primary or chief.
2. noun A large pipe carrying water, gas, or electricity to a network of buildings.

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