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.
Synonyms
celestial latitude angular distance dec
Antonyms
inclined horizontal moderate low
Etymology
declination (English)
declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
declinatio (Latin)
declino (Latin)

2. declination

noun. A polite refusal of an invitation.
Synonyms
refusal regrets acknowledgement acknowledgment
Antonyms
natural depression descent gradualness abruptness gradual
Etymology
declination (English)
declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
declinatio (Latin)
declino (Latin)

3. declination

noun. A downward slope or bend.
Synonyms
declivity slope steep incline downslope side declension downhill descent decline fall
Antonyms
ascent indispose raise front leeward
Etymology
declination (English)
declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
declinatio (Latin)
declino (Latin)

4. declination

noun. A condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state.
Synonyms
neglect status wreck twilight condition decline disuse
Antonyms
improvement windward rear obverse starboard
Etymology
declination (English)
declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
declinatio (Latin)
declino (Latin)
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