declension

noun
UK: /dɪˈklen.ʃən/
US: /dɪˈklen.ʃən/

  1. The change in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective to show its grammatical function in a sentence.

    1. The declension of this noun is irregular in some cases.
    2. Understanding the declension patterns helps with accurate sentence construction.

  2. A condition of decline or deterioration.

    1. The slow declension of the empire worried many of its citizens.
    2. Economic declension led to widespread social unrest in the country.

Synonyms

deterioration decline

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "declension" in English means: The change in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective to show its grammatical function in a sentence., A condition of decline or deterioration..

The phonetic transcription of "declension" is /dɪˈklen.ʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈklen.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "declension": deterioration, decline.

Example usage of "declension": "The declension of this noun is irregular in some cases.". More examples on the page.