declination

What does declination mean?

• 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

• noun

  a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

• noun

  a downward slope or bend

• noun

  a polite refusal of an invitation

Anagrams of declination