twelfth

/ˈtwɛlθ/

Definitions

1. noun

the number twelve; one-twelfth of a year, especially the festival of twelfth night

“The family celebrated the twelfth night of Christmas with a festive dinner.”

2. adjective

coming after the eleventh in a series

“He was the twelfth player to join the team this season.”

3. adverb

to the twelfth degree or extent

“The city was affected by the twelfth degree of flooding.”

Synonyms

  • eleventh
  • one-twelfth
  • twelfthnight

Antonyms

  • beginning
  • first
  • initial