Xii (en. Xii)
/ksiːˈaɪː/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Order number in Roman numerals that equals 12.
The clock shows the XII hours.
El reloj marca las XII horas.
Symbol used in formal or historical contexts to denote the number 12.
The XII World Cup was held in 2006.
La XII Copa del Mundo se celebró en 2006.
Etymology
It comes from Latin 'duodecim', which means twelve.
Common Phrases and Expressions
XII months
Referring to the 12 months of the year.
XII meses
XII apostles
Group of followers of Jesus Christ, consisting of 12.
XII apóstoles
Related Words
dozen
Set of 12 units.
docena
duodecimal
Numerical system based on the number 12.
duodecimal
Slang Meanings
In reference to an event that occurs every 12 years.
The festival is celebrated every XII years.
El festival se celebra cada XII años.