Declinations

/ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃənz/ noun (plural)

Definition

Plural of declination; multiple instances of bending downward, refusing, or in astronomy/magnetism, angular distances from a reference line.

Etymology

Plural of declination, from Latin declinatio. Used when discussing multiple angles, refusals, or bending motions.

Kelly Says

Sailors historically recorded 'declinations' in log books showing how much the compass needle varied from true north at different locations—data that helped scientists realize Earth's magnetic field constantly shifts.

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