declination

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declination Meaning of "declination"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
  2. (n) a downward slope or bend
  3. (n) (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
  4. (n) a polite refusal of an invitation

Synonym(s)

celestial latitude, dec, declension, decline, declivity, descent

Usage(s):

  1. This is merely a declination of an honor I do not deserve, if it should turn out that the first issue of Ken is a great success, which I hope it will be.
  2. For all her declination toward the horizontal, Sally Jay is not all bed.
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