declension
noun/dɪˈklenʃn/
/dɪˈklenʃn/
(grammar)- [countable] (in some languages) a set of nouns, adjectives or pronouns that change in the same way to show case, number and genderTopics Languagec2
- [uncountable] (in some languages) the way in which some sets of nouns, adjectives and pronouns change their form or endings to show case, number or genderTopics Languagec2
Word Originlate Middle English declinson, from Old French declinaison, from decliner ‘to decline’. The change in the ending was probably due to association with words such as ascension.
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