A set with the cardinality of the natural numbers is called "countably infinite".
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Cardinality
/kɑːdɪˈnælɪti/
Synonyms for "cardinality" (10 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
adadcardinal number
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (5)
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adad, cardinal number, collection size, count, finiteness.
- Sentence evidence is available for cardinality, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cardinality".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cardinality"
Keep "cardinality" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cardinality" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cardinality", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cardinality" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
4 entriescountable cardinalityfive element cardinalitythree element cardinalityuncountable cardinality
Collocations
6 entriescardinality conceptcount of elementsfinite cardinalityinfinite cardinalityset cardinalitysize of set
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
The empty set has a cardinality of zero.
Source: wiktionary
The cardinality of a set A is the least ordinal α such that there exists a bijection between A and α. We sometimes use the notation #92;alpha#61;#124;A#124; to indicate this.
Source: wiktionary
For fuzzy sets, the concept of set size or cardinality is both richer and more problematic than it is for crisp sets. It is richer because, as we shall see, we may use more than one kind of cardinality.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cardinality"?
Closest matches include adad, cardinal number, collection size, count, finiteness.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cardinality"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.