DECLINATION

Definition of DECLINATION

  1. (noun)a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
  2. (noun)a downward slope or bend
  3. (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
  4. (noun)a polite refusal of an invitation