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frequency vs cardinal

cardinal vs frequency

frequency and cardinal both are nouns.

frequency is not an adjective while cardinal is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frequency Yes No No No
cardinal Yes Yes No No
As nouns, cardinal is a hypernym of frequency; that is, cardinal is a word with a broader meaning than frequency:
  • frequency: the number of observations in a given statistical category
  • cardinal: the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
Other hypernyms of frequency include cardinal number.
frequency (noun) cardinal (noun)
the number of observations in a given statistical category crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male
the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations a variable color averaging a vivid red
the number of occurrences within a given time period (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
the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
frequency (adjective) cardinal (adjective)
being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
serving as an essential component
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