Aug 11, 2011 · E.g. Circa the Pacific Highway would be incorrect. Because "circa" is used to mean approximately in dates and measures, people would naturally use it to mean approximately even …

The definition of "circa" is generally regarded as "approximately" in relation to dates. However, how well can the use of "circa" also be extended to connect a current time?

Mar 15, 2019 · The word circa is not typically used in that context. The Oxford Dictionary says circa PREPOSITION (often preceding a date) approximately. ‘the church was built circa 1860’ The …

Aug 26, 2018 · circa abbreviation after a period - to capitalize or not Ask Question Asked 7 years, 7 months ago Modified 7 years, 7 months ago

Jul 8, 2014 · Consider this sentence: Who founded the Academy circa/around 387 BC? Is "circa" the best word to write, or is it "around"? Or does there exist another word that is more appropriate?

Apr 13, 2017 · Obviously we can use "circa" for approximate dates in the past. But it doesn't feel correct for use with future approximate dates. e.g. "The release will go into live circa 20th May." It still ...

1 ca. is an abbreviation from circa meaning around. So ca. 1828 means around 1828.

Jun 20, 2018 · Establishment of Political Parties in Georgia, circa 1990 This is less precise than Oliver and Chris' answers -- in this case I would think that is not desirable, but may be what you (or future …

Feb 15, 2026 · So perhaps this instance actually suggests that, circa 1998, at least one author was not familiar with its usage as a pure expression of spite — or at least, not too familiar, otherwise she …

Apr 21, 2011 · OED The Oxford English Dictionary says this colloquial use of the adverb up is very frequent from circa 1850, long before Bugs Bunny's 1940 debut. Two citations: 1838 E. C. Gaskell …