Latin · root
clinare
to bend
Words sharing this root
declinationA downward slope or inclination.declinationA polite refusal.declinationVariation in a noun, pronoun, or adjective to express grammatical function.declinationAngular distance north or south of the celestial equator.declineto refuse politelydeclinea change to a lower or worse stateinclinationA leaning toward a particular direction.inclineTo lean away from a neutral or upright position.reclineA relaxed backward-leaning position, or moving into it.