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declination

/ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/

Translations

declinationnoun

declinations

/ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/

The declination of the magnetic field affects compass readings.

Отклонение магнитного поля влияет на показания компаса.

The declination of the star was measured by the astronomer.

Склонение звезды было измерено астрономом.

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Synonyms

declinationadjective

/ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "declination angle")

declinationnoun

The angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial equator.

The declination of the star was measured to be 20 degrees north.

A formal refusal or rejection.

The declination of the offer was unexpected by the company.

A downward slope or bend.

The declination of the hill made it difficult for cyclists to ascend.

The horizontal angular difference between magnetic north and true north at a specific location.

Navigators must account for the local declination when plotting a compass course.

(Archaic, Grammar) The inflection of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives for case, number, or gender.

The Latin primer began with exercises on the declination of nouns.

declinationadjective

Relating to or involving declination, especially of celestial bodies or magnetic north.

The map includes a declination diagram to aid hikers.