Hyphenation of declination

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word declination? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

dec-li-na-tion

Definitions of declination:

1.
A condition inferior to an earlier condition
A gradual falling off from a better state
2.
A downward slope or bend
3.
(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
4.
A polite refusal of an invitation

Synonyms of declination:

noun decline, condition, status
nouncelestial latitude, DEC, angular distance
noun descent, declivity, fall, decline, declension, downslope, slope, incline, side
noun regrets, refusal, acknowledgment, acknowledgement

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