declension

declension

noun

Definition of DECLENSION

1

a gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body <a noticeable declension of the fitness of the baseball players over the winter>

Synonyms debilitation, decay, decaying, declension, degeneration, descent, deterioration, ebbing, enfeeblement, weakening

Related Words atrophy; exhaustion; drooping, flagging, limping; regression, relapse, setback

Near Antonyms invigoration, strengthening; progress; rejuvenation, rejuvenescence

Antonyms comeback, improvement, rally, recovery, recuperation, rehabilitation, revitalization, snapback

2

a change to a lower state or level <a declension in her acting career from leading roles to cameos eventually>

Synonyms decadence, declension, declination, degeneracy, degeneration, degradation, dégringolade, descent, deterioration, devolution, downfall, downgrade, ebb, eclipse, fall

Related Words dark age, nadir, sunset; decay, rotting, spoiling; breakup, crumbling, decomposition, disintegration, dissolution; abasement, debasement; depreciation, lessening; decimation, demolishment, demolition, desolation, destruction, havoc, ruin, ruination; abatement, decrease, decrement, de-escalation, deflation, diminishment, diminution, dip, downslide, downtrend, downturn, drop, drop-off, falloff, loss, lowering, reduction, sag, shrinkage, slip, slump

Near Antonyms advancement, development, evolution, growth; blossoming, flourishing, flowering; renewal, restoration, revitalization; heightening; accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, enhancement, gain, increase, increment, raise, supplement

Antonyms ascent, rise, upswing

3

a downward slope <from this region to the seacoast there's a gentle declension of the landscape>

Synonyms declension, declivity, descent, dip, downgrade, downhill, fall, hang, hanging

Related Words basin, depression, hollow

Near Antonyms glacis, grade, gradient, hill, inclination, incline, lean, pitch, rake, tilt

Antonyms acclivity, ascent, rise, upgrade, uphill, uprise