Wordiyodeclination
🇬🇧 UK/.dekli'neiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The angle between magnetic north and true north at a given point; in astronomy, the angular distance of a celestial body from the celestial equator; a polite refusal
磁偏角；（天文）赤纬；婉拒
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
Astronomers measure the declination of celestial bodies to map the night sky.
- 2.
The declination of the magnetic compass varies depending on your geographical location.