DECLINATION
Scrabble letter values: D2E1C3L1I1N1A1T1I1O1N1 = 14
Definition
- noun a condition inferior to an earlier condition. — synonyms: decline
- noun a downward slope or bend. — synonyms: descent, declivity, fall, decline, declension, downslope
- noun (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator. — synonyms: celestial_latitude, dec
- noun a polite refusal of an invitation. — synonyms: regrets
Examples
- “a gradual falling off from a better state”
- “expressed in degrees”
- “used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere”