Dozenth: meaning, definitions and examples
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dozenth
[ ˈdoʊzənθ ]
ordinal number
The term 'dozenth' refers to the ordinal form of the number twelve, indicating the position in a sequence that is specifically twelfth. It is rarely used in common English and may appear primarily in mathematical, educational, or theoretical contexts. While not part of standard usage, it highlights the concept of counting and sequences.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She finished in the dozenth position in the race.
- His birthday falls on the dozenth day of July.
- The dozenth item on the list was particularly interesting.
Translations
Translations of the word "dozenth" in other languages:
🇵🇹 décimo segundo
🇮🇳 द्वादश
🇩🇪 zwölft
🇮🇩 dua belas
🇺🇦 дванадцятий
🇵🇱 dwunasty
🇯🇵 第十二
🇫🇷 douzième
🇪🇸 duodécimo
🇹🇷 on ikinci
🇰🇷 열두 번째
🇸🇦 الثاني عشر
🇨🇿 dvanáctý
🇸🇰 dvanásty
🇨🇳 第十二
🇸🇮 dvanajsti
🇮🇸 tólfti
🇰🇿 он екінші
🇬🇪 მეთორმეტე
🇦🇿 on ikinci
🇲🇽 duodécimo
Etymology
The word 'dozenth' is derived from the word 'dozen,' which itself has origins in the Old French word 'douzaine,' meaning 'a group of twelve.' The Old French term traces back to the Latin word 'duodecim,' meaning 'twelve.' This progression in language reflects the concept of counting in increments of twelve, a system which has been historically significant in various cultures, particularly for trade and measurement. 'Dozenth' takes the root of 'dozen' and adds the suffix ‘-th,’ which is commonly used in English to form ordinal numbers. Though 'dozen' is widely used, the specific ordinal form 'dozenth' is not commonly encountered in everyday language.