low fidelity en · ADJ
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).
Meanings
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(qualifier:sound) Having a low bitrate, or being an electronic reproduction of a sound with low accuracy.
Near-synonyms: no fidelity, no-fi, NoFi
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Having a rough quality, recorded at home with makeshift tools.
Near-synonyms: no fidelity, no-fi, NoFi
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more low fidelity | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most low fidelity | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
high fidelity · hi-fi · HiFi · hi-fi · hifi · hifi · high fidelity · HiFi
Relateds
lo-fi · nullifidianism · infidelity · LoFi · lofi · lofi · LoFi · lo-fi · unfaithfulness
Synonyms
no fidelity · no-fi · NoFi · NoFi · no fidelity · no-fi