low fidelity

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low fidelity

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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).

adjective more low fidelity · most low fidelity

Having a low bitrate, or being an electronic reproduction of a sound with low accuracy. Near-synonyms: no fidelity, no-fi, NoFi
Similar: no fidelity, no-fi, NoFi · Opposite: high fidelity, hi-fi, HiFi, hifi
Having a rough quality, recorded at home with makeshift tools. Near-synonyms: no fidelity, no-fi, NoFi
Similar: no fidelity, no-fi, NoFi · Opposite: high fidelity, hi-fi, HiFi, hifi

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@misc{low_fidelity_2026,
  title = {low fidelity},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/low%20fidelity},
  urldate = {2026-11-07}
}