cardi-

American  

1. variant of cardio- before a vowel.

   cardialgia.

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Usage

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.

Example Sentences

Ahead of the Super Bowl, for instance, bets on the halftime show included wagers on whether Cardi B would perform.

From The Wall Street Journal

His performance also included guest performances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, along with cameos from the likes of Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G and Jessica Alba.

From BBC

Cardi B and New England Patriots pro Stefon Diggs have fired up a new wave of breakup rumors.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps she looked away from the screen when Lady Gaga delivered a salsa-fied take of her song “Die With a Smile”? Or when influencer Alix Earle was partying it up on the field with Cardi B, Pedro Pascal and Karol G.

From Los Angeles Times

The boisterous set, performed mostly in Spanish, featured cameos from Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, Cardi B and others, and guest performances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

From The Wall Street Journal