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cadent

Flag: gbEnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary
pan class='pr'> di-ˈklīn dē- also ˈdē-ˌklīn

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • the process of declining //a period of economic decline //a decline in the local bird population: such as
    a gradual deterioration in physical or mental function //age-related cognitive decline
    a change to a lower state or level //the decline of the aristocracy
  • the period during which something is deteriorating or approaching its end //an empire in decline
  • a downward slope //built on a slight decline
Other Words
Verb
  • de​clin​able di-ˈklī-nə-bəl adjective
  • de​clin​er di-ˈklī-nər noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
balk (at) deselect disapprove negative nix pass pass up refuse reject reprobate repudiate spurn throw out throw over turn down
Synonyms: Noun
debilitation decay decaying declension degeneration descent deterioration ebbing enfeeblement weakening
Antonyms: Verb
accept