Declinations

What does DECLINATIONS mean?

Declinations is a form of DECLINATION.

1. noun

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

2. noun

   a downward slope or bend

3. 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

4. noun

   a polite refusal of an invitation

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.