declension
declension

declination


Definition: Meaning of, declination in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n /

  • noun
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declination declinations
  1. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
    SYNONYM
    decline
    ANTONYM
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  2. a downward slope or bend
    SYNONYM
    descent, declivity, fall, decline, declension, downslope
    ANTONYM
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  3. astronomy the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere
    SYNONYM
    celestial latitude, dec
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  4. a polite refusal of an invitation
    SYNONYM
    regrets
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declination used in phrases

  • magnetic declination (noun)
    1. at a particular location the angle between magnetic north and true north
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