fidelity
1 synonym and 1 antonym for fidelity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Faithfulness or loyalty, especially to a spouse or partner.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Antonyms
How to use fidelity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
marital fidelity
high fidelity
fidelity to the source material
Etymology
From Middle French fidélité, from Latin fidēlitās, from fidēlis ("faithful"), from fidēs ("faith, trust") — a doublet of fealty.
Full origin of fidelity →Frequently asked questions
What does “fidelity” mean?
The word “fidelity” means faithfulness or loyalty, especially to a spouse or partner. In plain terms, loyalty and faithfulness, or (in tech) how accurately something reproduces the original.
How do you pronounce “fidelity”?
“Fidelity” is pronounced fih-DEHL-ih-tee (/fᵻˈdɛlədi/ in IPA).
How do you use “fidelity” in a sentence?
Here is “fidelity” used in a sentence: “They exchanged vows promising lifelong fidelity.”
What is the opposite of “fidelity”?
The opposite of “fidelity” — its antonyms — is infidelity.
What part of speech is “fidelity”?
“Fidelity” is a noun.
Where does the word “fidelity” come from?
The word “fidelity” comes from Latin. From Middle French fidélité, from Latin fidēlitās, from fidēlis ("faithful"), from fidēs ("faith, trust") — a doublet of fealty.
Is “fidelity” a common word?
“Fidelity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fidelity” have?
“Fidelity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: faithfulness or loyalty, especially to a spouse or partner.
