declension
8 synonyms and 3 antonyms for declension, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A gradual decline, decay, or fall.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Comes from late Middle English declinson, from Middle French declinaison (Modern French déclinaison), from Latin dēclīnātiō. A doublet of declination.
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