thirteen

Meanings

• Number

  The number that follows twelve and is one less than fifteen.

• Noun

  A group of thirteen people or things.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθɜɹ.tin/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

baker’s dozen , long dozen , throtteen

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Rhymes

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fifteen , teen

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Variants

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13 , thirteen , thirteens , thirteenth , thirteenths

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'thirteen' comes from the Old English term 'thirten', which is derived from the numbers 'thirteen' and 'ten'. The 'thir' in 'thirten' means 'third' and 'ten' represents the number ten, indicating the position of the number in the sequence.

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Trivia

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1. Thirteen is the only prime number that, when added to one, is not prime.

2. In the Tarot, the thirteenth card is the Death card, which symbolizes change and transformation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dozen and a half: Thirteen is equal to a dozen and a half.

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Culture

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Thirteen is considered an unlucky number in some cultures, such as in Italy and Spain. In others, like the United States, it is considered a lucky number, especially in gambling. Thirteen is also significant in various religious and spiritual beliefs.

How to Memorize "thirteen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock face with the hour hand pointing to the number thirteen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate thirteen with the letters T and H, as in 'thirteen'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thirteen is a Baker's Dozen' to remember that thirteen is one more than a dozen.

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