Declination
Word | DECLINATION |
Character | 11 |
Hyphenation | dec li na tion |
Pronunciations | /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Declination"
What do we mean by declination?
A sloping or bending downward. noun
A falling off, especially from prosperity or vigor; a decline. noun
A deviation, as from a specific direction or standard. noun
A refusal to accept. noun
The angular distance to a point on a celestial object, measured north (in positive degrees) or south (in negative degrees) from the celestial equator. noun
A bending or sloping downward; a sloping or bending from a higher to a lower level; subsidence: as, the declination of the shore. noun
A falling to a lower or inferior condition; deterioration; decline: as, declination in or of vigor, virtue, morals, etc. noun
Deviation from a right line; oblique motion. noun
Deviation from the right path or course of conduct: as, a declination from duty. noun
Aversion; disinclination. noun
The act of declining, refusing, or shunning; refusal: as, a declination of an office. noun
In astronomy, the distance of a heavenly body from the celestial equator, measured on a great circle passing through the pole and also through the body. noun
The angle between the magnetic meridian and the geographical meridian of a place. noun
In dialing, the arc of the horizon contained between the vertical plane and the prime vertical circle, if reckoned from east or west, or between the meridian and the plane, if reckoned from north or south. noun
In grammar, declension; the inflection of a noun through its various terminations. noun
The act or state of bending downward; inclination. noun
The act or state of falling off or declining from excellence or perfection; deterioration; decay; decline. noun
The act of deviating or turning aside; oblique motion; obliquity; withdrawal. noun
The act or state of declining or refusing; withdrawal; refusal; averseness. noun
At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.
At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.
A refusal.
(grammar) Declension.
The act or state of bending downward; inclination.
The act or state of falling off or declining from excellence or perfection; deterioration; decay; decline.
Deviation.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Declination
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