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Definition of Declension
1. Noun. The inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages.
2. Noun. Process of changing to an inferior state.
Exact synonyms: Decline In Quality, Deterioration, Worsening
Generic synonyms: Decline, Diminution
Specialized synonyms: Drop-off, Falling Off, Falloff, Slack, Slump
Derivative terms: Decline, Deteriorate, Deteriorate, Worsen
Generic synonyms: Decline, Diminution
Specialized synonyms: Drop-off, Falling Off, Falloff, Slack, Slump
Derivative terms: Decline, Deteriorate, Deteriorate, Worsen
3. Noun. A downward slope or bend.
Exact synonyms: Declination, Decline, Declivity, Descent, Downslope, Fall
Specialized synonyms: Downhill, Steep
Generic synonyms: Incline, Side, Slope
Derivative terms: Decline, Decline, Decline, Declivitous, Fall
Antonyms: Ascent
Specialized synonyms: Downhill, Steep
Generic synonyms: Incline, Side, Slope
Derivative terms: Decline, Decline, Decline, Declivitous, Fall
Antonyms: Ascent
4. Noun. A class of nouns or pronouns or adjectives in Indo-European languages having the same (or very similar) inflectional forms. "The first declension in Latin"
Definition of Declension
1. n. The act or the state of declining; declination; descent; slope.
Definition of Declension
1. Noun. (grammar): A way of categorizing nouns, pronouns, or adjectives according to the inflections they receive. ¹
2. Noun. (grammar): The act of declining a word; the act of listing the inflections of a noun, pronoun or adjective in order. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Declension
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Declension
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