circa

Meanings

• adverb

  Approximately or about

  - "The event took place circa 1500."
  - "Circa 100 BC, the Roman Republic was at its peak."

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Variants

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circa

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'circa', meaning 'around' or 'about'

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Trivia

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1. The 'circa' symbol (≅) is used in mathematics to denote approximate equality.

2. In ancient Rome, 'circa' was often used in legal documents to indicate an approximate date or time.

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Related Concepts

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1. approximate: Related to the concept of being close to but not exactly at a particular value or point

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Culture

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In literature, 'circa' is often used in historical texts to indicate an approximate date or time.

How to Memorize "circa"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with the hand pointing to the 'circa' mark, indicating an approximation of time

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of being 'around' or 'about' a particular value or point

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CIRCA' to remember the meaning: 'Circumstance In which Reports Come About'

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