declinations

1. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better stateSynonyms: declination, declineAntonyms: improvement

2. a downward slope or bendSynonyms: declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fallAntonyms: ascent

3. (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 sphereSynonyms: celestial latitude, dec, declination

4. a polite refusal of an invitationSynonyms: declination, regrets