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1. declination
noun. (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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Etymology
- declination (English)
- declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
2. declination
noun. a polite refusal of an invitation.
Synonyms
Etymology
- declination (English)
- declinacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- declination (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))