declination

noun
UK: /ˌdek.lɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌdek.ləˈneɪ.ʃən/

  1. A polite refusal of an invitation or offer.

    1. Her declination of his offer was a shock.
    2. The committee accepted his declination to serve as chairman with understanding.

  2. The act of declining or decreasing; a downward trend.

    1. We saw a declination in sales last quarter.
    2. There's been a steady declination in the quality of their products since the takeover.

  3. In astronomy, the angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial equator.

    1. The star's declination is measured in degrees.
    2. Understanding declination helps astronomers pinpoint a star's location in the sky.

Synonyms

rejection descent decrease fall refusal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "declination" in English means: A polite refusal of an invitation or offer., The act of declining or decreasing; a downward trend., In astronomy, the angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial equator..

The phonetic transcription of "declination" is /ˌdek.lɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌdek.ləˈneɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "declination": rejection, descent, decrease, fall, refusal.

Example usage of "declination": "Her declination of his offer was a shock.". More examples on the page.