twelve step

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [twelv step]
- /twɛlv stɛp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [twelv step]
- /twɛlv stɛp/

Definition of twelve step words

adjective twelve step of or based on a program for recovery from addiction originating with Alcoholics Anonymous and providing 12 progressive levels toward attainment. 1

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Origin of twelve step

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90

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Parts of speech for Twelve step

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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twelve step popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

twelve step usage trend in Literature

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