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circa

 

[ หˆsษœหrkษ™ ]

Preposition
Context #1 | Preposition

approximately time

The term 'circa' is used to indicate that a date or time is approximate rather than exact. It is often employed in historical contexts when the exact year or period is uncertain. 'Circa' is usually followed by a year or a time period, suggesting that the actual date may be somewhat earlier or later than the one stated. This allows for flexibility in historical and archaeological discussions.

Synonyms

about, approximately, around, estimated, near

Examples of usage

  • He was born circa 1980.
  • The artwork was created circa 1600.
  • They estimated the ruins to date back to circa 300 BC.

Translations

Translations of the word "circa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cerca de

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคญเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungefรคhr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sekitar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะธะทัŒะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okoล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด„ (ใ‚„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท environ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alrededor de

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaklaลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูˆุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ibliลพnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pribliลพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง็บฆ (dร yuฤ“)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pribliลพno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ um รพaรฐ bil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะผะฐะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™xminษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alrededor de

Etymology

The word 'circa' comes from Latin, meaning 'around' or 'about'. It is derived from the Latin root 'circus', which means 'circle', highlighting the idea of approximation or going around a specific point in time. The usage of 'circa' in English dates back to the early 19th century, when it was adopted primarily in historical writings. Scholars and historians often utilize 'circa' to indicate uncertainty regarding dates, especially when precise records are unavailable. Its use has become more prevalent with the rise of archaeology and historical research, where approximate dating is frequently necessary. Today, 'circa' remains an essential term in academic and historical texts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,300, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.