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hi-fi Meaning & Definition

/ˈhaɪˌfaɪ/

What Does Hi-Fi Mean?

Hi-Fi is used as a noun meaning High fidelity. It is also used to mean An electronic device used to play recorded sound, especially music. As an adjective, it means modern, fashionable, hi-tech.

Hi-Fi: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, adjective
Pronunciation/ˈhaɪˌfaɪ/
Synonymsaccurate, high fidelity and high-fidelity
Antonymslo-fi
Pluralhi-fis
Comparative / superlativemore hi-fi, most hi-fi

Hi-Fi Definition (Noun)

  1. High fidelity.
  2. An electronic device used to play recorded sound, especially music.

Hi-Fi as an Adjective

  1. modern, fashionable, hi-tech.

Synonyms of Hi-Fi

Hi-fi synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Hi-Fi

Word Forms & Grammar

hi-fi (countable and uncountable, plural hi-fis)

hi-fi (comparative more hi-fi, superlative most hi-fi)

Words That Rhyme With Hi-Fi

Origin of Hi-Fi

Shortened form of high fidelity.

Common Questions About Hi-Fi

Is hi-fi a noun or an adjective?

Hi-fi is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for hi-fi?

Words with a similar meaning to hi-fi include accurate, high fidelity and high-fidelity. See the full list of hi-fi synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of hi-fi?

The opposite of hi-fi is lo-fi.

What is the plural of hi-fi?

The plural of hi-fi is hi-fis.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of hi-fi?

The comparative form is more hi-fi and the superlative form is most hi-fi.

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