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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.
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Is it proper to use upper case letters to display CIRCA?
If your entire sentence or phrase is also in upper case, then yes.For example:Wooden Table, c. 1850Wooden Table, circa 1850WOODEN TABLE, CIRCA 1850
What does circa mean before a date?
Circa Means Approximatelyor in other words about. To help you remember the definition think about a circle And the circuit think about around it so for example a sentence would be :World War 1 was circa 90 years ago( About)
Can you use circa when you know the exact year?
No. "Circa" means "approximately" so whenever you use it, you are conveying that you don't know the exact year. Hope that helps.
What currency did Irish peasants use circa 1800?
Potato
When would a historian use the word circa?
When an exact date of an artifact is not known. "An earthenware cream jug was made in Stoke on Trent circa 1760" is an example
What country uses the currency 'circa'?
There is no such currency as the 'circa'. 'circa' means 'approximately'.
Is c1940 correct to use instead of circa 1940?
Yes, if you put a dot after the c.
When did people use?
People started using the word $#!% in the 14th century and in circa 1526
Which Country's Currency is circa?
'circa' may not be a currency at all; if your referent says 'circa', it may mean 'about'
Is Circa always capitalized?
No, circa does not need to be capitalized.
Is CIRCA Latin for Circle?
"Circa" means 'around.'
What is the abbreviation for the word circa?
Circa is abbreviated as ca.
