declination

The word “declination” has 4 syllables: dec-li-na-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for declination?

In the thesaurus, “declination” has 83 synonyms and 52 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for declination along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for declination

abasement
abatement
ban
breakup
crumbling
dark age
de-escalation
debasement
decadence
decadency
decay
decaying
decimation
declension
decline
declining
decomposition
decrease
decrement
deflation
degeneracy
degeneration
degradation
demolishment
demolition
denial
depreciation
descent
desolation
destruction
deterioration
deterrence
devolution
diminishment
diminution
dip
disallowance
discouragement
disintegration
dissolution
downfall
downgrade
downslide
downtrend
downturn
drop
drop-off
ebb
eclipse
fall
falloff
havoc
injunction
lessening
loss
lowering
nadir
nay
negative
no
nonacceptance
rebuff
reduction
refusal
regrets
rejection
repression
repudiation
repulse
rotting
ruin
ruination
sag
shrinkage
slip
slump
spoiling
spurn
sunset
suppression
turndown
veto
worsening

Antonyms for declination

acceptance
accession
accretion
accrual
acquiescence
addendum
addition
advancement
agreement
allowance
approval
ascent
assent
augmentation
authorization
blossoming
boost
clearance
concurrence
consent
development
enhancement
evolution
flourishing
flowering
gain
grant
growth
heightening
imprimatur
improvement
increase
increment
leave
licence
license
morality
ok
okay
permission
raise
renewal
restoration
revitalization
rise
sanction
seal
signature
stamp
sufferance
supplement
upswing

Meanings of declination

noun
1. At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.
2. At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.
3. A refusal.
4. (grammar) Declension.
5. The act or state of bending downward; inclination.
6. The act or state of falling off or declining from excellence or perfection; deterioration; decay; decline.
7. Deviation.

Example Sentences

The declination of the Earth's axis affects the changing of the seasons.
Astronomers use declination and right ascension to pinpoint the location of stars.
The letter included a polite declination of the invitation to speak at the event.
Magnetic declination varies depending on your geographic location.
His declination of the offer surprised everyone, given how generous it was.

On this page you'll find 135 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to declination, such as: abasement, abatement, acceptance, accession, accretion, accrual, acquiescence.

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