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Meaning of fidelity
The quality of being faithful or loyal
Etymology of fidelity
The word "fidelity" comes from the Latin "fidelitas", meaning "faithfulness" or "loyalty", which is derived from "fidelis", meaning "faithful" or "loyal"
The Latin "fidelis" is also related to "fides", meaning "faith" or "trust", and is a combination of "fi-" (a prefix indicating trust or faith) and "del-" (a root meaning "to bind" or "to tie")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe faithfulness or loyalty, and has been used in various contexts, including music and audio recording, to describe the accuracy or faithfulness of a reproduction
Synonyms
Definitions
- The quality of being faithful or loyal, especially to a person, organization, or country
- * The degree to which something, such as a recording or a reproduction, accurately resembles the original
- * Faithfulness to a person, cause, or principle
Usage Examples
- The company values fidelity to its mission and vision
- * The audio equipment is known for its high fidelity sound quality
- * She is known for her fidelity to her husband and her commitment to their marriage