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fidelity

Pronunciation: /fɪˈdɛlɪti/
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Definition of fidelity

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support:his fidelity to liberal ideals
  • sexual faithfulness to a spouse or partner.
  • 2the degree of exactness with which something is copied or reproduced:the 1949 recording provides reasonable fidelity

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French fidelite or Latin fidelitas, from fidelis 'faithful', from fides 'faith'. Compare with fealty

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