Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - declension

dɪˈklenʃən n. 1 Gram. a the variation of the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, by which its grammatical case, number, and gender are identified. b the class in which a noun etc. is put according to the exact form of this variation. 2 deterioration, declining. øødeclensional adj. [OF declinaison f. decliner DECLINE after L declinatio: assim. to ASCENSION etc.]