cardi-

1. variant of cardio- before a vowel.

   cardialgia.

Example Sentences

The two met in line and quickly became friends — she donning a rhinestone-studded ensemble and he draping a flag depicting Cardi B around his shoulders.

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Though the event was scheduled for a 2 p.m. start, it wasn’t until 2:30 that Cardi arrived on the scene.

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Moments later, security formed a human barrier around the entrance, and Cardi stepped out of the store with a megaphone.

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As fans made their way into the store, they were greeted by the sound of tracks from Cardi’s new album playing on the store speakers.

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Grammy winner Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs are expecting their first child together.

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When To Use

What does cardi- mean?

Cardi- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “heart.” It is often used in medical and scientific terms.Cardi- comes from the Greek kardía, meaning “heart.” In fact, the English word heart and the Greek kardía are related. Learn more at our entry for heart.And no, the artist Cardi B did not get her name from cardi-; Cardi B is a nickname based on Bacardi, a popular brand of rum.Cardi- is a variant of cardio-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use cardio- article.