twelfth

An adjective describing the position or item number 12 in a sequence.

• 🇷🇺Прилагательное, описывающее позицию или элемент под номером 12 в последовательности.

1. Position in sequence A2 formal

   Coming immediately after the eleventh and before the thirteenth in a series or order.

   • He finished in twelfth place in the race.
   • The twelfth chapter of the book is the most exciting.
   • She celebrated her twelfth birthday with a big party.

   🇷🇺Двенадцатый

• more twelfth comparative form
• most twelfth superlative form

A noun referring to the position or rank that is number 12 in a sequence, or one of twelve equal parts of a whole.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее позицию или ранг под номером 12 в последовательности, или одну из двенадцати равных частей целого.

1. Position 12 A2 formal

   The item or person that is number twelve in a sequence or list.

   • He finished twelfth in the race.
   • The twelfth of the month is a holiday.
   • She was the twelfth person to arrive at the party.

   🇷🇺Двенадцатый

2. Fraction B1 formal

   One of twelve equal parts of a whole.

   • He ate a twelfth of the cake.
   • The recipe calls for a twelfth of a cup of sugar.
   • Only a twelfth of the budget was allocated to education.

   🇷🇺Двенадцатая часть

• twelfths plural form
• twelfths' possessive plural form
• twelfth's possessive singular form

The cardinal numeral representing the quantity of twelve units; the twelfth positive integer following eleven; a highly composite number (divisible by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12) historically fundamental to measurement systems, timekeeping, and commerce (dozens, hours, months). Also functions as a noun (denoting the symbol, quantity, or group of twelve), adjective/determiner (modifying nouns to indicate quantity), and pronoun (standing in for a plural noun phrase).

• 🇷🇺Количественное числительное, обозначающее двенадцать предметов, лиц или единиц счёта; основа понятия «дюжина»; также используется как существительное, определитель или местоимение

1. Cardinal numeral: the number 12 A1 formal

   Used to denote a quantity of twelve persons or things; the twelfth positive integer in the sequence of natural numbers; a highly composite number widely used in traditional measurement, timekeeping, and commerce; represents a duodecad, dozen, or twelvefold quantity in counting, mathematics, and everyday usage.

   • There are twelve months in a year.
   • She bought twelve eggs for the recipe.
   • Twelve plus twelve equals twenty-four.
   • The clock strikes twelve at midnight.
   • He scored twelve points in the final quarter.

   🇷🇺Количественное числительное: число 12

2. Noun: the number, symbol, or group of twelve A2 formal

   A noun referring to the cardinal number twelve; the numeral symbol 12 or XII; a set, collection, or group consisting of twelve items; commonly known as a dozen; a team, ensemble, or musical group of twelve members.

   • The number twelve is often associated with completeness in cultural traditions.
   • Order a dozen roses, or simply say 'I want a twelve'.
   • The jazz twelve performed a complex arrangement at the festival.
   • He rolled a twelve with three six-sided dice.
   • In rugby union, the twelve refers to the outside centre position.

   🇷🇺Существительное: число, символ или группа из двенадцати

3. Adjective/Determiner: amounting to twelve A1 formal

   Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the quantity or number of the noun is twelve; modifies plural countable nouns to specify exact quantity.

   • They rented a twelve-seater van for the trip.
   • We need twelve more signatures to finalize the petition.
   • The blueprint requires twelve wooden beams.
   • She worked twelve consecutive hours during the holiday rush.
   • Twelve European nations adopted the new policy.

   🇷🇺Определитель/прилагательное: в количестве двенадцати

4. Pronoun: twelve people or things (plural) B1 formal

   Used as a pronoun to refer to twelve previously mentioned or understood persons or things; takes plural verb agreement.

   • Fifty applied, but only twelve were invited for the final round.
   • I invited twenty colleagues; twelve confirmed their attendance.
   • How many copies should we print? — Twelve will be enough.
   • Several bands auditioned, but twelve advanced to the semifinals.
   • Of the essays submitted, twelve were selected for publication.

   🇷🇺Местоимение: двенадцать человек или предметов

• twelfth ordinal