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numeral / noun

twelve

TWELV/twˈɛlv/

The number after eleven and before thirteen.

The carton holds twelve eggs in two rows of six.

Exactly twelve eggs arranged in an open carton as two rows of six; no words or labels.
Etymology
twelveOld Englishtwelve

Old English twelf carries the original idea of “two left” over ten. The number is thus expressed as a remainder beyond ten rather than as one more than eleven.

In context

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Healthy Bones and Balance: Episode 2

More examples

  • Three times four equals twelve.
  • We pack the pencils in twelves.
  • The clock strikes twelve at noon.

Forms

twelve · twelves

twelfth adjective — Coming directly after the eleventh.

Similar words

dozen
Names a group of twelve rather than the numeral itself.