declination meaning

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declination (noun): a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state.

declination has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

declination as a noun

  1. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

    Synonyms: decline

    Type of: condition

    Kinds: neglect, twilight, wreck

    Related forms: decline

  2. a downward slope or bend

    Synonyms: descent, declivity, fall, decline, declension, downslope

    Type of: slope

    Kinds: downhill, steep

    Related forms: decline

  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

    Synonyms: celestial latitude, dec

    Type of: angular distance

  4. a polite refusal of an invitation

    Synonyms: regrets

    Type of: refusal, acknowledgment

    Related forms: decline

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 11-letter words

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