'Fiducial' definitions:
Definition of 'fiducial'
From: WordNet
adjective
Relating to or of the nature of a legal trust (i.e. the holding of something in trust for another); "a fiduciary contract"; "in a fiduciary capacity"; "fiducial power" [syn: fiduciary, fiducial]
adjective
Used as a fixed standard of reference for comparison or measurement; "a fiducial point"
adjective
Based on trust
Definition of 'Fiducial'
From: GCIDE
- Fiducial \Fi*du"cial\, a. [L. fiducia trust, confidence; akin to fides faith. See Faith.]
- 1. Having faith or trust; confident; undoubting; firm. "Fiducial reliance on the promises of God." --Hammond. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Having the nature of a trust; fiduciary; as, fiducial power. --Spelman. [1913 Webster]
- Fiducial edge (Astron. & Surv.), the straight edge of the alidade or ruler along which a straight line is to be drawn.
- Fiducial line or Fiducial point (Math. & Physics.), a line or point of reference, as for setting a graduated circle or scale used for measurements. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'fiducial'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- balanced,
- convictional,
- cool,
- fast,
- fiduciary,
- firm,
- firm as Gibraltar,
- imperturbable,
- in equilibrium,
- pistic,
- predictable,
- reliable,
- secure,
- solid,
- sound,
- stable,
- steadfast,
- steady,
- substantial,
- unflappable,
- unflinching,
- unshakable,
- unwavering,
- well-balanced,
- without nerves