declination

Meanings

• a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
• a downward slope or bend
• (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
• a polite refusal of an invitation

Synonyms

celestial latitude, dec, declension, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall, regrets