declination

Words with a similar base: declination

'declination'

[decline.n.02] as in: a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

'declination'

[descent.n.05] as in: a downward slope or bend

'declination'

[declination.n.03] as in: (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

'declination'

[declination.n.04] as in: a polite refusal of an invitation

Origins

					declination (English)
└── declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
        └── declinatio (Latin)
            └── declino (Latin)

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