declension

Noun
  1. The inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European languages (synset 113826415)
    is a type of: inflection, inflexion - a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
    member holonym: noun - the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition
  2. Process of changing to an inferior state (synset 113485407)
    is a type of: decline, diminution - change toward something smaller or lower
    subtypes: drop-off, falling off, falloff, slack, slump - a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
    same as: decline in quality, deterioration, worsening
  3. A downward slope or bend (synset 109288526)
    is a type of: incline, side, slope - an elevated geological formation
    subtypes:
    • downhill - the downward slope of a hill
    • steep - a steep place (as on a hill)
    same as: declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall
  4. A class of nouns or pronouns or adjectives in Indo-European languages having the same (or very similar) inflectional forms (synset 108022953)
    "the first declension in Latin"
    is a type of: category, class, family - a collection of things sharing a common attribute

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