faithful

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

faith +‎ -ful

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[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.

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[edit] Noun

Singular
faithful

Plural
uncountable

faithful (uncountable)

  1. The practicing members of a religion or followers of a cause.
    The faithful pray five times a day.