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declination

/,dɛklə'neɪʃən/

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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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celestial latitude dec

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angular distance
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a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
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decline

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condition status
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a downward slope or bend
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declension decline declivity descent downslope fall

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side incline slope
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a polite refusal of an invitation
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regrets

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acknowledgment acknowledgement refusal

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