faithfulness
Translation
faithfulness, loyalty, fidelity, accuracy
Examples
Faithfulness is important in a marriage.
Faithfulness is important in a marriage.
He admired her faithfulness to the cause.
He admired her faithfulness to the cause.
The faithfulness of the translation was praised.
The faithfulness of the translation was praised.
Grammar Patterns
faithfulness ((to sb./sth.)) the quality of being loyal to someone or something His faithfulness to the company was rewarded.
the faithfulness of ((sth.)) the accuracy of something Check the faithfulness of the copy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loyalty, devotion, fidelity; Antonyms: unfaithfulness, disloyalty
Etymology
From 'faithful' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality. 'The quality of being faithful'.
Memory Tips
The '-ness' at the end turns the adjective 'faithful' into a noun representing the quality itself.