Meaning of the word declension in English
What does declension mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
declension
US /dɪˈklen.ʃən/
UK /dɪˈklen.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the variation of the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, by which its grammatical case, number, and gender are identified
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Latin nouns have five main patterns of declension.
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The teacher explained the declension of pronouns in German.
2.
a condition of decline or moral deterioration
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The historian noted the declension of the empire's power.
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The city suffered a moral declension over the decades.