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

[ Syn: decline ]

a downward slope or bend

[ Syn: descent , declivity , fall , decline , declension , downslope ]

(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

[ Syn: celestial latitude , dec ]

a polite refusal of an invitation

[ Syn: regrets , regrets ]