twelfth

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

• 🇵🇹Adjetivo que indica a posição de número 12 em uma sequência ou ordem.

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.

   🇵🇹Décimo segundo

• 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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa a posição ou o item de número 12 em uma sequência, ou cada uma das doze partes iguais de um todo.

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.

   🇵🇹Décimo segundo

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.

   🇵🇹Duodécimo

• 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).

• 🇵🇹Numeral cardinal que representa a quantidade de doze itens, pessoas ou unidades de contagem; também é a base do conceito de dúzia e pode ser usado como substantivo, determinante ou pronome.

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.

   🇵🇹Numeral cardinal: o número 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.

   🇵🇹Substantivo: número, símbolo ou grupo de doze

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.

   🇵🇹Adjetivo/determinante: em quantidade de doze

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.

   🇵🇹Pronome: doze pessoas ou coisas

• twelfth ordinal