FIDELITY


Meaning of FIDELITY in English

n.

Pronunciation: f ə - ' de-l ə -t ē , f ī -

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -ties

Etymology: Middle English fidelite, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French fidelité, from Latin fidelitat-, fidelitas, from fidelis faithful, from fides faith, from fidere to trust ― more at BIDE

Date: 15th century

1 a : the quality or state of being faithful b : accuracy in details : EXACTNESS

2 : the degree to which an electronic device (as a record player, radio, or television) accurately reproduces its effect (as sound or picture)

synonyms FIDELITY , ALLEGIANCE , FEALTY , LOYALTY , DEVOTION , PIETY mean faithfulness to something to which one is bound by pledge or duty. FIDELITY implies strict and continuing faithfulness to an obligation, trust, or duty <marital fidelity >. ALLEGIANCE suggests an adherence like that of citizens to their country <pledging allegiance >. FEALTY implies a fidelity acknowledged by the individual and as compelling as a sworn vow < fealty to the truth>. LOYALTY implies a faithfulness that is steadfast in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray <valued the loyalty of his friends>. DEVOTION stresses zeal and service amounting to self-dedication <a painter's devotion to her art>. PIETY stresses fidelity to obligations regarded as natural and fundamental <filial piety >.

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