faithful

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 See also 1.4 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

faith +‎ -ful

[edit] Pronunciation

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• IPA: 'feɪθfl

[edit] Adjective

faithful

1. loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause

   My dog is a very faithful dog.

2. having faith

   Some people are faithful to their god.

3. reliable; worthy of trust

   My servant is very faithful.

4. consistent with reality

   I would consider that a very faithful reproduction.

[edit] Derived terms

• faithfully
• faithfulness

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• go to the wall for someone
• stand by
• true

[edit] Noun

faithful (uncountable)

1. The practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.

   The faithful pray five times a day.