Definitions for declinationˌdɛk ləˈneɪ ʃən

decline, declination(noun)
a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
descent, declivity, fall, decline, declination, declension, downslope(noun)
a downward slope or bend
declination, celestial latitude, dec(noun)
(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
declination, regrets(noun)
a polite refusal of an invitation

declination(Noun)
At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.
declination(Noun)
At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.
declination(Noun)
A refusal.
declination(Noun)
Declension.
declination(Noun)
Deviation.

Origin: From declinacioun, from declination, from declinatio.

Declination(noun)
the act or state of bending downward; inclination; as, declination of the head
Declination(noun)
the act or state of falling off or declining from excellence or perfection; deterioration; decay; decline
Declination(noun)
the act of deviating or turning aside; oblique motion; obliquity; withdrawal
Declination(noun)
the act or state of declining or refusing; withdrawal; refusal; averseness
Declination(noun)
the angular distance of any object from the celestial equator, either northward or southward
Declination(noun)
the arc of the horizon, contained between the vertical plane and the prime vertical circle, if reckoned from the east or west, or between the meridian and the plane, reckoned from the north or south
Declination(noun)
the act of inflecting a word; declension. See Decline, v. t., 4

Origin: [L. declinatio a bending aside, an avoiding: cf. F. dclination a decadence. See Declension.]

Declination
In astronomy, declination is one of the two angles that locate a point on the celestial sphere in the equatorial coordinate system, the other being hour angle. Declination's angle is measured north or south of the celestial equator, along the hour circle passing through the point in question. The root of word the declination means "a bending away" or "a bending down". It comes from the same root as the words incline and recline.

declination
The angular distance to a body on the celestial sphere measured north or south through 90 degrees from the celestial equator along the hour circle of the body. Comparable to latitude on the terrestrial sphere. See also magnetic declination; magnetic variation.

Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of declination in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of declination in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Toledo Municipal Judge Allen McConnell:
On Monday, July 6, I declined to marry a non-traditional couple during my duties assignment, the declination was based upon my personal and Christian beliefs established over many years. I apologize to the couple for the delay they experienced and wish them the best.
Del Pino:
We estimate increasing (global) demands. In the order of 10-15 million barrels per day extra demand in the next 10 years, fracking will peak then decline very soon. Declination is very fast. Fracking has a 70 percent decline rate. The Faja has a 30 percent decline rate.