What does twelfth mean?
Twelfth means The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence..
Twelfth
/twɛlfθ/ [tʰw̥ɛɫfθ] · adjective
Meaning
The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence..
Definitions by Sense
- The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.
- One of twelve equal parts of a whole.
- (music) An interval equal to an octave plus a fifth.
Example Sentences
The answer appears on the twelfth page of the book.
She finished twelfth in the race.
A twelfth of 240 is 20.
Five twelfths of the population voted in support of the proposal.
Synonyms for twelfth
Antonyms for twelfth
Related Words
Word Forms
- twelfe
- twelveth
- twelfths
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for twelfth?
Common synonyms include 12th, XIIth, XII, dozenth.
What is the opposite of twelfth?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use twelfth in a sentence?
The answer appears on the twelfth page of the book.
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