cardinal

adj. describing a number that indicates a count of a set of items, such as two dogs or three circles, but does not indicate order within the set. A child’s understanding of the concept of cardinal numbers is an area of study in developmental psychology. Compare nominal; ordinal.

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January 19th 2025

stigmatophilia

n. sexual interest in and arousal by a partner who is tattooed or has scars, or by having oneself tattooed, particularly in the genital area.