circa

The definition of circa is about or approximately regarding dates.

(preposition)

An example of circa is the estimated date on an antique desk at a museum.

See circa in Webster's New World College Dictionary

about: used before an approximate date or figure: circa 1650

Origin: L

See circa in American Heritage Dictionary 4

preposition Abbr. c. or ca

In approximately; about: born circa 1900.

Origin:

Origin: Latin circā

Origin: , from circum, around (probably on the model of adverbs like intrā, within)

Origin: , from circus, circle; see circle

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