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    Xii (en. Xii)

    /ksiːˈaɪː/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    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.
    Order number in Roman numerals that equals 12.
    The clock shows the XII hours.
    El reloj marca las XII horas.

    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.