circa
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin circa.
Pronunciation [edit]
- (UK) IPA: /ˈsɜːkə/, X-SAMPA: /"s3:k@/
- (US) IPA: /ˈsɝkə/, X-SAMPA: /"s3`k@/
- Rhymes: -ɜː(r)kə
- Hyphenation: cir‧ca
Preposition [edit]
circa
- approximately, about
- Julius Caesar visited this area circa 50 BC
Usage notes [edit]
- Used only before a date or measure, never after
- Often abbreviated as ca., ca, or c., rarely as cca. or cir.
Translations [edit]
approximately, about
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Anagrams [edit]
Dutch [edit]
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Alternative forms [edit]
Adverb [edit]
circa
French [edit]
Preposition [edit]
circa
Italian [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Borrowed from Latin circa.
Pronunciation [edit]
Preposition [edit]
circa
Adverb [edit]
circa
Anagrams [edit]
Latin [edit]
Adverb [edit]
circa (not comparable)
Preposition [edit]
circa + accusative case
Related terms [edit]
Descendants [edit]
Romanian [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin circa.
Adverb [edit]
circa