declination Meaning & Definition
What Does Declination Mean?
As a noun, declination means At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north. It can also mean At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.
Quick Facts About Declination
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | refusal, celestial latitude and dec |
| Plural | declinations |
Declination Definition (Noun)
- At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.
- At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.
- A refusal.
- The gradual decline in the overall fundamental frequency or pitch of speech over the course of an utterance, independent of local variations such as tones and pitch accents.
- Declension.
- The act or state of bending downward; inclination.
declination of the head
- The act or state of falling off or declining from excellence or perfection; deterioration; decay; decline.
- Deviation.
Noun
- (grammar) Declension.
Synonyms of Declination
Declination synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Declination
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Declination in a Sentence
declination of the head
Word Forms & Grammar
declination (countable and uncountable, plural declinations)
Origin of Declination
From Middle English declinacioun, borrowed from Middle French declination, from Latin declinatio. Doublet of declension.
Declination Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of declination is //ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Declination
What part of speech is declination?
Declination is a noun.
What is another word for declination?
You can replace declination with words such as refusal, celestial latitude and dec. See the full list of declination synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of declination?
The plural of declination is declinations.