declines
|de-clines|
/dɪˈklaɪnz/
(decline)
decrease or refuse
Etymology
'decline' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'declinare,' where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'clinare' meant 'to bend.'
'declinare' transformed into the Old French word 'decliner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'decline' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to bend down,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'decrease' and 'refuse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
The decline of the Roman Empire was a complex process.
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Verb 1
to become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
The population of the town declines every year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45