The meaning of TWELFTH is being number 12 in a countable series. How to use twelfth in a sentence.
(Definition of twelfth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Define twelfth. twelfth synonyms, twelfth pronunciation, twelfth translation, English dictionary definition of twelfth. n. 1. The ordinal number matching the number 12 in a series. 2. One of 12 equal parts. twelfth adv. & adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...
From Middle English twelfthe, twelfte, from Old English twelfta (“twelfth”), from Proto-Germanic *twaliftô (“twelfth”), equivalent to twelve + -th (ordinal suffix).
A twelfth is one of twelve equal parts of something. She is entitled to a twelfth of the cash. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
As you can see from these examples, “twelfth” is the correct spelling to use when referring to the ordinal number twelve. It is important to remember this spelling to ensure clear and accurate communication in written English.
TWELFTH definition: next after the eleventh; being the ordinal number for 12. See examples of twelfth used in a sentence.
Definition of twelfth noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Twelfth is an ordinal number, corresponding to the number twelve in a series. It's often used to describe a specific position in a sequence or organization. It can also refer to each of twelve equal parts into which something is divided. twelfth, adj. the last of twelve.— n.
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