adjective
- becoming smaller, fewer, or less; decreasing
verb
- present participle of decline: refusing politely
- present participle of decline: becoming smaller or weaker
Examples
- The company's declining profits worried investors.
- She noticed her grandmother's declining health.
- Birth rates are declining in many developed countries.
- He was declining all invitations to social events.
- The patient's condition has been steadily declining.
- Sales have been declining for three consecutive quarters.
- Thank you for the offer, but I'm declining your invitation.