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1. declination

noun. (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.

Etymology

  • declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

2. declination

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

Etymology

  • declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. declination

noun. a downward slope or bend.

Etymology

  • declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

4. declination

noun. a polite refusal of an invitation.

Etymology

  • declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))