Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
declination
Noun
/ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/
Definition
The act of declining or the condition of being declined.
Examples
- The declination of the sun affects the length of daylight hours.
- Astronomers measure the declination of stars to locate them in the sky.
- The declination of a slope can impact water drainage in a landscape design.
Meaning
Declination refers to the downward slope or angle of an object or position, often used in contexts like astronomy or geography.
Synonyms
- decrease
- reduction
- descent
- diminution
- slant
