Cardinal Number

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrd.nl ˈnʌm.bər/ Explain

A cardinal number is a counting number (1, 2, 3, ...), or a number indicating order such as first, second, third, etc.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, cardinal number. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 29. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
2. cardinal number. merriam-webster.com. Encyclopedia Britannica. Merriam-Webster. Last Accessed 6/25/2018. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardinal number. Buy the book

More Information

• McAdams, David E.. Cardinality. allmathwords.org. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. 6/27/2018. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/cardinality.html.

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Cardinal Number. 4/13/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/cardinalnumber.html.

Revision History

3/1/2019: Expanded definition to include counting numbers. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
6/25/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, updated GeoGebra apps. (McAdams, David E.)
1/9/2010: Removed references to 'Cardinality'. Added 'Cardinality' to "More Information" (McAdams, David E.)
1/4/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
10/10/2008: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)