declinante
[dɛ.kli.ˈnɐ̃.tɨ]
adjectivemasculine/femininepl: declinantes
declining, waning, diminishing
1. In a state of decline or deterioration; becoming weaker, smaller, or less significant
The declinante empire gradually lost its territories.
O império declinante perdeu gradualmente seus territórios.
2. Grammatical term: relating to nouns or adjectives that are inflected or declined
Latin is a declinante language with complex case systems.
O latim é uma língua declinante com sistemas de casos complexos.
3. Astrological/astronomical: descending below the horizon
The declinante sun marked the end of the day.
O sol declinante marcou o fim do dia.
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