fidelity
gb/fədˈɛləti/ us/fədˈɛləti/
B2
English
~ 5400
hűség, párkapcsolati hűség, lojalitás, reprodukciós hűség
NOUN
B2
1
hűség
B1
Usage pattern:
fidelity to [a partner]
She never doubted his fidelity during the years they spent apart.
Soha nem kételkedett a férfi hűségében azokban az években, amelyeket egymástól távol töltöttek.
Their marriage ended after repeated acts of infidelity destroyed any sense of fidelity between them.
A házasságuk véget ért, miután a sorozatos megcsalások miatt kettejük között a hűségnek még az érzése is elveszett.
The couple renewed their vows as a public statement of their fidelity to one another.
Rumors about his lack of fidelity began to spread through their group of friends.
In many cultures, marital fidelity is considered a central virtue.
Learner examples
He promised fidelity to his wife on their wedding day.
Az esküvőjük napján hűséget fogadott a feleségének.
Her fidelity to her husband was never in question.
A férjéhez való hűsége soha nem volt kérdéses.
The story is about a man who struggles with fidelity in his marriage.
They both value fidelity in a long-term relationship.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "fidelity" with "fertility" because they sound similar, but "fertility" is about the ability to have children. Another common mistake is to use "fidelity" as a verb (e.g. *he fidelitied to her*); use verbs like "be faithful to" or "remain loyal to" instead.
Meaning
faithfulness in romantic relationships
Collocations
marital fidelity
|sexual fidelity
|fidelity to her husband
|fidelity to his wife
|question his fidelity
Synonyms
faithfulness (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech, especially with friends and family.)
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loyalty (Broader word for staying with someone or something; does not always imply sexual exclusivity.)
Antonyms
infidelity (Specifically means having a romantic or sexual relationship outside a committed partnership.)
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unfaithfulness (General opposite of being faithful to a partner; often used for cheating in relationships.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|ethics
Definition
The quality of staying loyal and not having a sexual or romantic relationship with another person when you are in a couple or married.
The quality of remaining loyal and sexually faithful to a romantic or marriage partner.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
fidelity to [a person/idea]
The judge emphasized her fidelity to the law in every decision she made.
A bíró hangsúlyozta, hogy minden döntésében hű marad a törvényhez.
Employees are expected to show fidelity to the company’s mission and values.
Az alkalmazottaktól elvárják, hogy hűséget tanúsítsanak a vállalat küldetése és értékei iránt.
His lifelong fidelity to democratic principles made him widely respected across the political spectrum.
The professor’s work shows remarkable fidelity to the methods of classic scholarship.
They swore fidelity to the new leader during the ceremony.
Learner examples
He showed great fidelity to his team during the crisis.
A válság alatt nagy hűséget tanúsított a csapata iránt.
The leader asked for the soldiers’ fidelity to the country.
A vezető az ország iránti hűségre szólította fel a katonákat.
Her fidelity to her principles sometimes made her life difficult.
The company rewards fidelity to its long-term goals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "fidelity" in very casual contexts where "support" or "loyalty" would sound more natural (e.g. *my fidelity to this band* sounds overly formal). Use "fidelity" mainly in serious, formal, or written contexts about duty, principles, or institutions.
Meaning
loyalty to people or causes
Collocations
fidelity to the Constitution
|fidelity to the company
|fidelity to tradition
|fidelity to our values
|pledge of fidelity
|demonstrate fidelity
Synonyms
allegiance (Often used for formal or legal loyalty, especially to a country, leader, or cause.)
Antonyms
disloyalty (General opposite; not supporting someone or something you should support.)
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treachery (Strong word for serious betrayal, especially of trust or duty.)
Themes
politics
|work
|ethics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Strong and continuing loyalty to a person, group, rule, or idea.
Strict and lasting loyalty to a person, organization, duty, or set of principles.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
hűség
B2
Usage pattern:
fidelity of [something]
The new speakers offer impressive fidelity, revealing details in the music you could not hear before.
Az új hangszórók lenyűgöző hanghűséget nyújtanak, és olyan részleteket is felfednek a zenében, amelyeket korábban nem hallhattál.
The film is praised for its fidelity to the historical record.
A filmet a történelmi tényekhez való hűségéért dicsérik.
Engineers are working to improve the fidelity of the flight simulator so pilots can train more safely.
A high sampling rate can increase the fidelity of digital audio recordings.
The 3D model lacks the fidelity needed for final production work.
Learner examples
This camera has very high image fidelity.
Ez a kamera nagyon nagy képhűséget biztosít.
The translation has low fidelity to the original text.
A fordítás kevéssé hű az eredeti szöveghez.
We need better fidelity in the sound for this video.
The game’s graphics have more fidelity after the update.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "fidelity" only refers to sound systems because of the phrase "high fidelity", but it is used for any kind of accurate copy or representation, including images, translations, and simulations.
Meaning
accuracy of a copy or recording
Collocations
high fidelity
|low fidelity
|audio fidelity
|image fidelity
|fidelity of the recording
|fidelity of the simulation
Synonyms
accuracy (Very close in meaning, but more general and more common in everyday contexts.)
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precision (Stresses very small differences and exact detail, especially in scientific or technical work.)
Antonyms
distortion (Focuses on changes that make a sound, image, or signal unclear or different from the original.)
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inaccuracy (General opposite; not correct in detail or not close to the original.)
Themes
technology
|art
|science
|communication
Definition
How accurate and close to the original a sound, image, model, or copy is.
The degree of accuracy with which sound, images, data, or other information are reproduced or represented compared with the original.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fidelity
IPA
GB/fədˈɛləti/
US/fədˈɛləti/
Syllables & stress
fi - del - ity (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (del)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: fidelity
- Plural: fidelities, fidelity
Word family
Forms
fidelities
noun
Core family
Related words
faith
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
infidelity
noun
unfaithful
adjective
unfaithfulness
noun
Expressions
fidelity bond
1/fədˈɛləti bˈɑnd/
fixed phrase
technical
insurance against employee dishonesty
A type of insurance that pays a company if its workers steal money or property from it.
Examples
- Many financial firms require a fidelity bond for employees who handle cash.
- The loss was covered by the company’s fidelity bond.
high fidelity
1/hˈaɪ fədˈɛləti/
fixed phrase
technical
very accurate reproduction quality
Very accurate and detailed copy of sound, pictures, or data, very close to the original.
Examples
- The studio uses high fidelity audio equipment for professional recordings.
- High fidelity graphics make the virtual world look almost real.
pledge of fidelity
1/plˈɛd͡ʒ əv fədˈɛləti/
fixed phrase
formal
formal promise of loyalty
A serious and formal promise to stay loyal to someone or something.
Examples
- New citizens make a pledge of fidelity to the country.
- He signed a pledge of fidelity to the organization’s core values.
with fidelity
1/wˈɪθ fədˈɛləti/
fixed phrase
formal
in an accurate, faithful way
In a way that keeps very close to the original or to what is promised.
Examples
- The story is retold with fidelity to the facts.
- The painting reproduces the scene with great fidelity.