twelvemonth
|twelve-month|
B2
/ˈtwɛlvˌmʌnθ/
12-month period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'twelvemonth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'twelfmōnaþ', where 'twelf' meant 'twelve' and 'mōnaþ' meant 'month'.
Historical Evolution
'twelfmōnaþ' transformed into the Middle English word 'twelvemonth', and eventually became the modern English word 'twelvemonth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a period of 12 months', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of 12 months; a year.
The project is expected to be completed within a twelvemonth.
Synonyms
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