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declination

dec·li·na·tion

UK/ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

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2.

(astronomy) the angular distance to a point on a celestial object measured north or south from the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere

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4.

a polite refusal of an invitation

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Origin

From Middle English declinacioun, borrowed from Middle French declination, from Latin declinatio. Doublet of declension.

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  • declination circle

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