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Cardinal Virtue

Description:

A cardinal virtue is a fundamental principle or moral excellence that is considered essential for leading a virtuous and fulfilled life.

Examples:

1. Noun:

The four cardinal virtues in classical philosophy are prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude.

"Prudence is a cardinal virtue that helps individuals make wise decisions."

2. Adjective:

Having cardinal virtues means possessing the core principles of ethical behavior.

"Her cardinal virtue of patience helped her endure the hardships."

3. Adverb:

The speaker emphasized the importance of acting cardinal virtuously and treating others with respect.

"He spoke cardinal virtuously during his speech, inspiring everyone to be more compassionate."

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