Declination Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Declination

Meaning 1 : (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere

    Synonyms : celestial latitude,  dec
Meaning 2 : a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

    Synonyms : decline
Meaning 3 : a downward slope or bend

    Synonyms : declension,  decline,  declivity,  descent,  downslope,  fall
Meaning 4 : a polite refusal of an invitation

    Synonyms : regrets