declination
- noun
- /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/
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declive
- The declination of the town's economy was evident after the factory closures.
Examples
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The company's declination in profits has worried investors.
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Following years of mismanagement, a noticeable declination in service quality occurred at the hotel.
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Historians debated whether the empire's declination was inevitable or the result of poor leadership.
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There has been a noticeable declination in customer satisfaction.
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The company's recent financial reports showed a significant declination in profits compared to last year.
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After years of success, the once-thriving business faced a steep declination in sales.
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The school's performance has experienced a steady declination since the funding cuts were implemented.
Synonyms
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3.9
A gradual loss in amount, quality, or value
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5.9
A slow change when something like a building or a person's health becomes worse
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6.8
The process of making land, water, or buildings worse over time
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4.2
A slow loss of strength, value, or trust
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7.5
A process of becoming worse in condition, quality, or morals
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9.3
A state of being worn out and weak because of old age or long use
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8.3
A slow decline from a higher to a lower state in quality or power
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5.1
A period when something gets worse
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5.2
A slow decrease in size, number, or strength
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8.4
A building or place that becomes run-down and damaged because people do not care for it
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9.0
A period when something slowly becomes worse
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6.0
A gradual decrease in size or strength
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
The angle between the direction a compass points and true north at a place
How Severe
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Morphology
Etymology
Declination comes from Latin de- 'down' and clinare 'to bend', like the everyday word decline which means 'to go down' or 'get worse'. So a declination can mean a slow fall or loss from a better state.