Twelfth Part (Noun)
Meaning
One part in twelve equal parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The recipe requires a twelfth part of a teaspoon of salt to achieve the right flavor.
- Each sibling inherited a twelfth part of the family business after their father's passing.
- The math problem asked students to calculate a twelfth part of a whole pizza that had been divided equally among 12 friends.
- A twelfth part of the charity's funds will be allocated to supporting local education initiatives.
- To avoid overspending, the company will set aside a twelfth part of its budget for unexpected expenses.