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declension

UK
/dɪˈklɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈklɛnʃən/

Translations

declensionnoun
declensions
pl
UK
/dɪˈklɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈklɛnʃən/
déclinaisonEn grammaire, pour l’inflexion d’un nom, d’un pronom ou d’un adjectif, ainsi que pour la classe de mots partageant le même paradigme.
In Latin, the declension of nouns is essential for understanding their grammatical role in a sentence.
En latin, la déclinaison des noms est essentielle pour comprendre leur rôle grammatical dans une phrase.
Additional translations
déclinSens figuré : diminution ou détérioration d’un état, d’une qualité ou d’une condition.
Synonyms
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Definitions

declensionnoun
A variation of the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, typically to express case, number, and gender.
In Latin, the declension of nouns is essential for understanding their grammatical role in a sentence.
A class of nouns or adjectives having the same inflectional forms.
The first declension in Latin includes many feminine nouns.
A decline or deterioration in quality or condition.
The declension of the once-thriving city was evident in its abandoned buildings.
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