12

• 12 (noun)
  The noun 12 has 1 sense:

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

  Familiarity information: 12 used as a noun is very rare.

• 12 (adjective)
  The adjective 12 has 1 sense:

1. denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units

  Familiarity information: 12 used as an adjective is very rare.

• 12 (noun)

Meaning:

The cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

Classified under:

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure

Synonyms:

12; dozen; twelve; XII

Hypernyms ("12" is a kind of...):

large integer (an integer equal to or greater than ten)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "12"):

boxcars ((usually plural) when two dice are thrown and both come up showing six spots the result is called 'boxcars')

• 12 (adjective)

Meaning:

Denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units

Synonyms:

12; dozen; twelve; xii

Similar:

cardinal (being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order)