declination

• Substantiv, das eine höfliche Ablehnung einer Einladung bezeichnet, oder ein Abwärtsneigen bzw. eine Biegung, oder eine allmähliche Verschlechterung eines Zustands, oder in der Astronomie den Winkelabstand eines Himmelskörpers nördlich oder südlich des Himmelsäquators.

A noun referring to a polite refusal of an invitation, or a downward slope or bend, or a gradual falling off from a better state, or in astronomy, the angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial equator.

1. Deterioration or declineC1formal

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

   Verschlechterung

   • The declination of the Roman Empire took centuries.
   • There has been a noticeable declination in the quality of the product.
   • The declination of his health worried his family.

   Synonymedecaydeclinedegenerationdegradationdeteriorationworsening

   Antonymeadvancementameliorationascentbettermentdevelopmentgrowthimprovementprogressrecoveryrise

2. C1formal

   A downward slope or bend.

   Abhang

   • The path followed a gentle declination towards the river.
   • The declination of the roof directs rainwater into the gutter.
   • They hiked down the steep declination of the hill.

   Synonymedeclinedeclivitydescentdipdowngradeslope

   Antonymeascentelevationrise

3. Astronomical coordinateC2formal

   The angular distance of a celestial body north or south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere.

   Deklination

   • The star's declination is measured in degrees from the celestial equator.
   • Astronomers recorded the declination of the comet precisely.
   • The telescope was adjusted to match the declination of the target galaxy.

4. C1formal

   A polite refusal of an invitation.

   Höfliche Ablehnung

   • She sent a formal declination to the wedding invitation.
   • His declination of the offer was gracefully worded.
   • The committee received several declinations from potential speakers.

   Synonymedemurralnonacceptancerefusalrejection

   Antonymeacceptanceaccordagreementassentconsent