adj
Uncommon
twelfth
twehlfth-twehfth
Twelfth (adj) means coming after eleventh and before thirteenth in a sequence; number 12 in an ordered list. Example: “Today is her twelfth birthday.”
adj
1
Coming after eleventh and before thirteenth in a sequence; number 12 in an ordered list.
"Today is her twelfth birthday."
"He finished twelfth in the marathon."
noun
1
One of twelve equal parts into which something is divided.
"Each juror represents roughly a twelfth of the panel's vote."
How to use twelfth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ordinal number for 12th, or a share equal to one out of twelve.
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Etymology
From Old English twelfta, built from twelve plus the ordinal ending -th, matched by similar words in German (zwölfte) and other Germanic languages.
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What does “twelfth” mean?
The word “twelfth” means coming after eleventh and before thirteenth in a sequence; number 12 in an ordered list. In plain terms, the ordinal number for 12th, or a share equal to one out of twelve.
How do you pronounce “twelfth”?
“Twelfth” is pronounced twehlfth-twehfth (/twɛlfθ/ [tʰw̥ɛɫfθ] in IPA).
How do you use “twelfth” in a sentence?
Here is “twelfth” used in a sentence: “Today is her twelfth birthday.”
What part of speech is “twelfth”?
Depending on how it is used, “twelfth” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “twelfth” come from?
The word “twelfth” comes from Old English. From Old English twelfta, built from twelve plus the ordinal ending -th, matched by similar words in German (zwölfte) and other Germanic languages.
Is “twelfth” a common word?
“Twelfth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “twelfth” have?
“Twelfth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after eleventh and before thirteenth in a sequence; number 12 in an ordered list.
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