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| NOUN | 1 | declination, decline | A condition inferior to an earlier condition |
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| 2 | declination, descent, declivity, fall, decline, declension, downslope | A downward slope or bend | |
| 3 | declination, celestial latitude, dec | (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial equator | |
| 4 | declination, regrets | A polite refusal of an invitation |
| Meaning | A condition inferior to an earlier condition. A gradual falling off from a better state. |
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| Synonyms | decline |
| Contrary | improvement, melioration |
| Broader | condition, status |
| Narrower | neglect, disuse; twilight; wreck |
| Verbs | decline |
| Meaning | A downward slope or bend. |
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| Synonyms | descent, declivity, fall, decline, declension, downslope |
| Contrary | ascent, acclivity, rise, raise, climb, upgrade |
| Broader | slope, incline, side |
| Narrower | downhill; steep |
| Verbs | decline |
| Meaning | (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial equator. Expressed in degrees. Used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere. |
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| Synonyms | celestial latitude, dec |
| Category | astronomy, uranology |
| Broader | angular distance |
| Meaning | A polite refusal of an invitation. |
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| Synonyms | regrets |
| Broader | acknowledgment, acknowledgement; refusal |
| Verbs | decline |
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