Fidelity

Pronunciation: /fɪˈdɛləti/

Definitions of fidelity

noun faithfulness or loyalty to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support

Example Sentences

A1 I value loyalty and fidelity in a relationship.

A2 The dog showed fidelity to its owner by never leaving his side.

B1 The company prides itself on the fidelity of its customers.

B2 The artist's fidelity to the original painting was evident in every brushstroke.

C1 The historian's fidelity to the facts ensured the accuracy of the research.

C2 The musician's fidelity to the composer's intentions made for a stunning performance.

Examples of fidelity in a Sentence

formal The company values fidelity to its shareholders above all else.

informal I appreciate your fidelity in keeping our secret.

slang I can't believe she cheated on him, that's a serious breach of fidelity.

figurative The artist's fidelity to his vision is evident in every brushstroke.

Grammatical Forms of fidelity

• past tense: fidelized
• plural: fidelities
• comparative: more faithful
• superlative: most faithful
• present tense: fidelizes
• future tense: will fidelize
• perfect tense: has fidelized
• continuous tense: is fidelizing
• singular: fidelity
• positive degree: faithful
• infinitive: to fidelize
• gerund: fidelizing
• participle: fidelized

Origin and Evolution of fidelity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fidelity' originated from the Latin word 'fidelitas', which is derived from 'fidelis' meaning faithful or loyal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fidelity' has retained its meaning of faithfulness and loyalty, but has also been extended to include accuracy and precision in various contexts such as relationships, technology, and finance.