December
|De/cem/ber|
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/dɪˈsɛmbər/
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/dɪˈsɛmbə/
Twelfth month
Etymology
Etymology Information
'December' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'december,' where 'decem' meant 'ten.'
Historical Evolution
'December' changed from the Old English word 'December' and eventually became the modern English word 'December'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the tenth month' in the Roman calendar, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the twelfth month' in the Gregorian calendar.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically associated with winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Christmas is celebrated in December.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35