declinal
|de-cli-nal|
C1
/dɪˈklaɪnəl/
(decline)
decrease or refuse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'declinal' originates from the Latin word 'declinare,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'clinare' meant 'to bend.'
Historical Evolution
'declinare' transformed into the Old French word 'decliner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'decline' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend down,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decrease or deteriorate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by decline.
The declinal phase of the empire was marked by economic instability.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 21:38