noun
declination
Variation in a noun, pronoun, or adjective to express grammatical function.
The lesson introduces declination through changes in Latin noun endings.
Etymology
The Latin verb includes bending or inflecting. Grammar applies that change of form to words whose endings vary with their role in a sentence.
More examples
- The chart illustrates the declination of Latin pronouns.
- Adjective declination lets the ending show gender, number, and case.
- Students practice noun declination by changing singular forms to plural forms.
Forms
declination · declinations
decline verb — To change form to express grammatical function.
Similar words
- declension
- The usual modern term for this grammatical variation.
- inflection
- Covers grammatical changes in verbs as well as nouns.