Meaning & Definition of word "Twelve"
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Twelve
/twɛlv/
numeral:
- 1. The cardinal number equal to 11 plus 1.
- Example: There are twelve months in a year.
- 2. The number following eleven; the number preceding thirteen.
- Example: She turned twelve years old last week.
- 3. A symbol representing this number, often used in mathematical contexts.
- Example: The clock struck twelve, marking midnight.
- 4. A group of twelve, often used in counting or grouping.
- Example: The baker made a dozen, which is twelve baked goods.
Etymology
From Old English 'twelf', from Proto-Germanic '*twalif', derived from 'two' + 'left' (the number left after ten).
Common Phrases and Expressions
the Twelve:
Refers to the twelve apostles in Christianity.
twelve-hour clock:
A clock that uses a 12-hour time format.
Related Words
duodecimal:
Relating to a system of counting based on twelve.
dozen:
A group of twelve.
Slang Meanings of twelve
Meaning: A slang term for a dozen.
Example Sentence: I'll have a twelve of those beers.
Meaning: Used informally to refer to twelve items.
Example Sentence: I bought a twelve of eggs.