cardinal vs number

number vs cardinal

cardinal and number both are nouns.

cardinal is an adjective but number is not an adjective.

cardinal is not a verb while number is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cardinal	Yes	Yes	No	No
number	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, number is a hypernym of cardinal; that is, number is a word with a broader meaning than cardinal:

cardinal: the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
number: a concept of quantity involving zero and units

cardinal (noun)	number (noun)
crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male	an item of clothing
a variable color averaging a vivid red	the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes	a clothing measurement
the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order	one of a series published periodically
	a symbol used to represent a number
	a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification and may be attached to accounts, memberships, etc.
	the number is used in calling a particular telephone
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	the grammatical category for the forms of nouns and pronouns and verbs that are used depending on the number of entities involved (singular or dual or plural)
	a numbered item in a series
	a select company of people
	a concept of quantity involving zero and units

cardinal (adjective)	number (adjective)
being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
serving as an essential component

cardinal (verb)	number (verb)
	place a limit on the number of
	determine the number or amount of
	enumerate
	give numbers to
	add up in number or quantity
	put into a group

Difference between cardinal and number

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