noun
declension
Declension (noun) means a falling off, decay or descent.
noun
1
A falling off, decay or descent.
2
The act of declining a word; the act of listing the inflections of a noun, pronoun or adjective in order.
3
The product of that act; a list of declined forms.
4
A way of categorizing nouns, pronouns, or adjectives according to the inflections they receive.
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Etymology
From late Middle English declinson, from Middle French declinaison (Modern French: déclinaison), from Latin dēclīnātiō. Doublet of declination.
Rhymes for declension
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of declension?
"declension" (noun) means a falling off, decay or descent.
What are the different meanings of declension?
"declension" has 3 main meanings: 1. A falling off, decay or descent; 2. The act of declining a word; the act of listing the inflections of a noun, pronoun or adjective in order; 3. The product of that act; a list of declined forms.