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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

circa

/ˈsɜːrkə/ adverb · British & US
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What does circa mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that a date or time is approximate, or around a certain time. Used to indicate that something is roughly the same as something else.

Example

"The painting is dated circa 1500, which means it was created around that time."

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