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The word "twelfth" can function as an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it describes the position of something in a sequence, specifically the one that comes after the eleventh. As a noun, it refers to one part in a division of twelve equal parts.
Twelfth
The word 'twelfth' originates from the Old English 'twelfta,' which is a combination of 'twelve' and the suffix '-th,' indicating ordinal numbers.
The word 'twelfth' is pronounced as /twɛlfθ/. It sounds like "twelf" with a 'th' sound at the end.
The word 'twelfth' can be used in a sentence such as, "She finished twelfth in the race, which was a significant improvement from last year." When using 'twelfth,' it's important to ensure it is spelled correctly, with the 'th' suffix, and to remember that it denotes an ordinal position, meaning it should not be confused with the cardinal number twelve. Additionally, context matters as 'twelfth' can refer to both physical positions or fractions in mathematical expressions.