Circa
SUR-kuh
Approximately; around a certain time.
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #405.
Meaning & usage
The term 'circa' is used to indicate an approximate date or time, often seen in historical contexts. It is derived from Latin, meaning 'around' or 'about'. In English, it is commonly abbreviated as 'c.' or 'ca.' when referring to dates.
In a sentence
The manuscript was created circa 1500, during the height of the Renaissance.
As seen in crosswords
Circa is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Approximately; around a certain time” (5)
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