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pi

/paɪ/
Meanings

  • A mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

    - "The value of pi is approximately 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105160141525360104330622032110555"
    - "pi is an irrational number, which means it has an infinite number of decimal places and cannot be expressed as a finite decimal or a fraction."
Pronunciation
  1. /paɪ/



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Synonyms

Archimedes' constant , Ludolph's constant , Ludolph's number , Ludolphian number , pie , pie
Rhymes
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pie , spy , lime , time , rime , mime
Homophones
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  1. pi the mathematical constant

  2. pi the unit of measurement for diameter

  3. pie the edible dish

  4. pea the edible legume

  5. piper the plant genus

  6. piper the spice

  7. pipemaker the person who makes pipes

  8. piping the act of piping

Variants
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pi , pie , pies , pis , pied , pieing , piing , PI , PIs
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pi (π) in mathematical notation, π radians in trigonometry, 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105160141525360104330622032110555

Etymology
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The word 'pi' comes from the Greek letter 'π' (pi), which represents this mathematical constant in mathematics.

Trivia
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  1. Pi is an irrational number, which means it has an infinite number of decimal places and cannot be expressed as a finite decimal or a fraction.

  2. The value of pi has been calculated with increasing accuracy over the centuries, using various mathematical techniques and approximations.

  3. Some of the earliest recorded approximations of pi were made by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, the Babylonians, and the Greeks.

  4. The ancient Egyptians, for example, approximated the value of pi as 3.1415, which is remarkably close to the modern value of pi, which is approximately 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105160141525360104330622032110555.

Related Concepts
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  1. Circumference: The circumference of a circle is the distance around the circle, which is calculated by multiplying the diameter of the circle by pi (π).

  2. Diameter: The diameter of a circle is the distance across the circle from one side to the opposite side, which is equal to the length of a straight line that can be drawn touching the circle at two distinct points.

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Pi has been a significant constant in mathematics and science for centuries. It has been used in various mathematical theories, such as calculus, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. Pi has also been used in various scientific fields, such as physics, astronomy, and engineering.

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