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Twelve-Month

/twɛlv mʌnθ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Describing a period of time that lasts for twelve consecutive months.

    "The project is expected to be completed within a twelve-month timeframe."
  2. 2

    Referring to something that is measured or calculated over the span of a year.

    "They signed a twelve-month lease for the apartment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'twelve-month' is a compound adjective formed from the numeral 'twelve' and the noun 'month'. The numeral derives from Old English 'twelf', which has roots in Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages. The word 'month' comes from Old English 'mōna', which is related to the lunar cycle, reflecting the historical significance of the moon in timekeeping.

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