Synonyms of declination

17 similar words

Another word for declination is rejection. Other synonyms of declination are refusal, disapproval, denial, renunciation and repudiation.

Synonyms and similar words for declination

magnetic declinationThe horizontal angle between magnetic north and true north at a given place.

nonassentAbsence of assent; failure to agree to something.
denialA refusal or failure to provide or grant something that is requested or desired.
rejectionThe act of rejecting.
abnegationA denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.
turndown
disapprovalThe act of disapproving; condemnation.
dissension
nonapprovalAbsence of approval; failure to approve something.
nonconsentA lack of consent.
prohibition
refusalThe act of refusing.
renunciationThe act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid.
repudiationThe act of refusing to accept; the act of repudiating.
unapprovalThe failure to approve something.
unconsentLack of consent.

noun At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.
noun At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.
noun A refusal.

What is another word for declination?: Declination has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rejection, refusal, disapproval, denial, renunciation, repudiation and abnegation.
What does declination mean?: Declination means at a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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