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Declination

nounid 45769·updated May 18, 2026
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(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator

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synonym
celestial latitudedecdeclinefallregrets
plural
Declinations
possessive
Declination's
pluralpossessive
Declinations'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
a polite refusal of an invitation
§2
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator
§3
a downward slope or bend
§4
a condition inferior to an earlier condition

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