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The meaning of the word circa originated in Indo-European times and later became a part of the Greek vocabulary. In the middle 1800's, it assumed its current form of "circa" from the Latin word "circus" meaning circle. It means around and/or about. There is no record of who first coined the word.
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When was the word delinquent first used?
In Illinois circa 1899 in the first juvenile delinquency bill
What is 'about' in Latin?
Circa and fere are Latin equivalents of the English word 'about'. The word 'fere' is used when an adverb is needed for number or time. The word 'circa' is used when a preposition of place or time is needed.
When was pi first used?
It is claimed that pi was used in the Old Kingdom in Egypt (circa 2686 BCE to circa 2181 BCE).
Where did the word circa come from?
The word circa is Latin and in English it means about, approximately.
The word circa is translated to what word in English?
circa is English it means "from the time of"
How much circa equals one Australian dollar?
I don't know any currency called circa. Circa is a Latin word meaning about. It is used in English with the same meaning. Example: My grandmother was born circa 1900.
Does the word circa refer only to past dates?
In a way, yes. You could say "___________ happened circa 1876". So yes, it is reffering to the past.
What is meant by the term circas when there is a discussion about dates?
The word circa is Latin and means around or about. Therefore, the term circa may be used to estimate a date approximately. Circa is often used to discuss historical dates that are not precisely known.
What part of speech is the word circa?
"Circa" is a preposition commonly used to indicate an approximate time or date. It is often seen before a specific year to imply that the date is not exact but close.
How long is circa?
The Latin word 'circa' means 'around'. In genealogy, it is used when we don't know exactly what year an event happened, but it was around the date given.
Latin word for about?
circa
What does est mean when next to a date?
It simply means 'estimated'. It's used when a specific date cannot be accurately determined. Sometimes the word 'circa' is used The word 'circa' is Latin for 'about'. If the date also includes a time, then EST can stand for Eastern Standard Time.
