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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

hi-fi en · ADJ

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪˌfaɪ/ (UK)
/ˌhaɪˈfaɪ/ (US)
(US) audio
(US) audio

Etymology

Shortened form of high fidelity.

Meanings

(India) modern, fashionable, hi-tech.
- It’s about survival and a hi-fi lifestyle, where human life doesn’t count,” said Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao. 2019 October 21, The New Indian Express, archived from the original on 03 Dec 2025:
- If buses could fly: Hi-fi idea to fix traffic woes back on table 2024 June 24, Bangalore Mirror, archived from the original on 03 Dec 2025:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
Hi-Fi		alternative	lexicographic
most hi-fi	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
HiFi		alternative	lexicographic
more hi-fi	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

hi-fi en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪˌfaɪ/ (UK)
/ˌhaɪˈfaɪ/ (US)
(US) audio
(US) audio

Etymology

Shortened form of high fidelity.

Meanings

(uncountable) High fidelity.
(countable) An electronic device used to play recorded sound, especially music.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
HiFi		alternative	lexicographic
hi-fis	Number=Plur		lexicographic
Hi-Fi		alternative	lexicographic

Antonyms

Deriveds

mini hi-fi · mini hi-fi system · Wi-Fi

Synonyms

stereo · sound system