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Definition of Twelve
1. Adjective. Denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units.
2. Noun. The cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one.
Generic synonyms: Large Integer
Specialized synonyms: Boxcars
Derivative terms: Dozen
Definition of Twelve
1. a. One more that eleven; two and ten; twice six; a dozen.
2. n. The number next following eleven; the sum of ten and two, or of twice six; twelve units or objects; a dozen.
Definition of Twelve
1. Cardinal numeral. The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII. ¹
2. Noun. A group of twelve items. ¹
3. Noun. A twelve-bore gun. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Twelve
1. a number [n -S]
Medical Definition of Twelve
1. 1. The number next following eleven; the sum of ten and two, or of twice six; twelve units or objects; a dozen. 2. A symbol representing twelve units, as 12, or xii. The Twelve, the twelve apostles. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)