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declination n. [
decline] a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
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declination n. [
descent, declivity, fall, decline, declension, downslope] a downward slope or bend
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declination n. [
celestial latitude, dec] (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
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declination n. [
regrets] a polite refusal of an invitation
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