Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning for the given Latin expression.

Circa

  1. vinegar

  2. circle

  3. approximately

  4. tangerine
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Circa is Latin for 'around' or 'about' and is used to indicate that a date or number is approximate rather than exact. It is commonly used in historical writing when the exact year of an event is unknown, such as 'circa 1500' meaning approximately around the year 1500.

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