BC Meaning and
Definition
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BC is an abbreviation for "Before Christ," a term commonly used in the Gregorian calendar system as a marker to denote years prior to the birth of Jesus Christ. It is utilized to establish a historical chronology dating back from the assumed year of Jesus' birth, which is commonly designated as year 1 AD (Anno Domini) or CE (Common Era). BC is used in the Christian world to refer to time periods and events that predate the birth of Christ.
When measuring time, BC years are given in descending order, starting from the year 1 BC, then 2 BC, 3 BC, and so forth. The numerical value decreases as one moves further away from the birth of Christ. For example, the year immediately preceding 1 AD is 1 BC. The use of BC helps in determining the chronological order of historical events, allowing historians and researchers to establish a timeline for historical analysis.
It should be noted that BC is primarily used within the Judeo-Christian tradition and may not be employed in other religious or cultural contexts, where alternative dating systems may be used. While the abbreviation traditionally denotes "Before Christ," some prefer to use alternative terms, such as BCE (Before Common Era) or BP (Before Present), to provide a secular or inclusive alternative to BC.
Top Common Misspellings for BC *
- bce 53.3333333%
- tbc 26.6666666%
- ebc 6.6666666%
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
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