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A "circa date" is an approximate date used when the exact date of an event is not known.

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How do I write a BC date in circa format?

Circa 140 BC


Do you use a space after circa?

Yes, a space is typically used after "circa" when indicating an approximate date. For example, "circa 1900."


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.


What does the C mean in a date?

Circa = approximate


Which word indicates a date is approximate?

Circa


What does born circa mean?

I think born circa means that someone was born and they don't know the date.


How do you use circa in a sentence?

Circa means "around" or "about". If the exact date of an event is uncertain, "circa" may be used to indicate that the date is somewhere within about 10 years of the "circa" year given. ex. He was born circa 1820. (This means that the birth date was somewhere between 1810 and 1830.) If the exact date is known, use of the word "circa" is negated. Many people (especially online) will give an exact date such as June 1, 1898, preceded by "circa" because they are not certain on exactly which day the event occurred. The public would be better served and the event better defined by simply saying "the event occurred near this date. As was stated above, "circa" denotes a broad span of up to 20 years which could place the event in a totally different generation.


What was the date of origin of Shintoism?

circa 500 BCE


Origin of circa?

The term "circa" is derived from Latin, where it means "around" or "approximately." It is commonly used before a specific date or time to indicate that the given date is approximate rather than exact. For example, "circa 1500 AD" indicates a date around the year 1500 but not necessarily in that exact year.


What is the abbreviation for approximate when writing a date?

The proper way to abbreviate approximate when writing a date is with the Latin word circa, rather than approx.


Does circa mean around about?

Yes, "circa" is often used to mean "around about" or "approximately." It is commonly used when referring to a date or time period to indicate that the specific date is not known or is an approximation.


What does ca mean in reference to an ancient date?

circa - around (roughly)