circle average circumstance about
2007-02-21 11:36:09 · 6 answers · asked by ~*hottgyal*~ 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
It's originally from the Latin "circus", meaning (depending on context) circle, about or approximately. It's normally used in front of dates to specify an approximation. It's sometimes abbreviated to "ca." or just "c."
2007-02-21 11:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by Paul The Rock Ape 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
about, as in dating an antique etc. The chair is circa 1800
2007-02-21 19:47:47 · answer #2 · answered by sity.cent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
circa means before an approximate date.
2007-02-21 19:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means in the vicinity of, or around this period, or approximately.
2007-02-25 14:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
literally means "about" or "around"
2007-02-21 19:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by cocobeanz69 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do ur own homework u puck
2007-02-21 19:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by Hannibal Barco of Carthage 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋