Twelfth

Twelfth is a term that refers to the ordinal form of the number twelve, in a sequence. It may also refer to a specific day of a month, a grade level in education, or a fraction in mathematics.

Definition

The term "twelfth" is used to denote the ordinal form of the number twelve. In a sequence, it refers to the item that comes after the eleventh and before the thirteenth. It is often used in the context of dates, grade levels, and fractions.

Usage in Dates

In the context of dates, the twelfth refers to the twelfth day of a given month. For example, July 12th would be referred to as "the twelfth of July". This usage is common in both spoken and written English.

Usage in Education

In the United States education system, twelfth grade (or grade 12) is the final year of high school. Students in this grade are typically 17 to 18 years old. The term "twelfth grader" is used to refer to a student in this grade.

Usage in Mathematics

In mathematics, a twelfth is a fraction that represents one part of a whole that has been divided into twelve equal parts. It is equivalent to the decimal 0.0833 and the percentage 8.33%.

See Also

• Ordinal number
• Twelve
• Fraction (mathematics)
• Education in the United States