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- [dek-luh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛk ləˈneɪ ʃən/
- /deklɪˈneɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek-luh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛk ləˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of declination word
- noun declination the angular distance, esp in degrees, of a star, planet, etc, from the celestial equator measured north (positive) or south (negative) along the great circle passing through the celestial poles and the body 3
- noun declination a refusal, esp a courteous or formal one 3
- noun declination a bending or sloping downward; deviation from the horizontal or vertical 3
- noun declination an oblique variation from some definite direction 3
- noun declination the angle formed by a magnetic needle with the line pointing to the geographical North Pole 3
- noun declination a polite declining or refusal 3
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Origin of declination
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English declinacioun < Old French declinacion < Latin dēclīnātiōn- (stem of dēclīnātiō), equivalent to dēclīnāt(us), literally, turned aside (past participle of dēclīnāre; see decline, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Declination
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
declination popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
declination usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for declination
noun declination
- decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
- rejection — the act or process of rejecting.
- turndown — that is or may be turned down; folded or doubled down: a turndown collar.
- declining — deteriorating gradually, as in quality, health, or character
- decay — When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process.
Antonyms for declination
noun declination
- improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
- development — Development is the gradual growth or formation of something.
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