piphilology

English

Etymology

From pi +‎ philology.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /paɪfɪˈlɒləd͡ʒɪ/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌpaɪfɪˈlɑləd͡ʒi/
• Rhymes: -ɒləd͡ʒi

Noun

piphilology (uncountable)

1. The memorization of the digits of pi as a hobby.
   • 2019, LL Grace, The Second Day: Sequel to Tomorrow is a new day:

     In piphilology, ten thousand is the current world record for the number of digits of pi memorized by a human being.

Derived terms

• piphilologist

Translations

memorization of the digits of pi

See also

• piem

Further reading

• piphilology on Wikipedia.Wikipedia