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declination vs side

side vs declination

declination and side both are nouns.

declination is not an adjective while side is an adjective.

declination is not a verb while side is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
declination Yes No No No
side Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, side is a hypernym of declination; that is, side is a word with a broader meaning than declination:
  • declination: a downward slope or bend
  • side: an elevated geological formation
Other hypernyms of declination include incline, slope.
declination (noun) side (noun)
a polite refusal of an invitation an extended outer surface of an object
(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 either the left or right half of a body
a downward slope or bend an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food
one of two or more contesting groups
a family line of descent
a surface forming part of the outside of an object
a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
an elevated geological formation
declination (adjective) side (adjective)
located on a side
declination (verb) side (verb)
take sides for or against
Difference between declination and side

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