English Explanatory Dictionary

low fidelity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a low bitrate, or being an electronic reproduction of a sound with low accuracy.
  2. Having a rough quality, recorded at home with makeshift tools.

Word forms

low fidelity more low fidelity most low fidelity

Etymology

Modeled after, and postdating, high fidelity; formed as the obvious counterpart. It reflects the idea of low lifelikeness, being far from true to life, an unfaithful reproduction (of the original sounds that were recorded).

Synonyms

no fidelity no-fi NoFi

Antonyms

high fidelity hi-fi HiFi

Related words

lo-fi LoFi infidelity nullifidianism unfaithfulness
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