piphilology

English edit

Etymology edit

pi +‎ philology

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

piphilology (uncountable)

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 edit

piphilologist

Translations edit

memorization of the digits of pi

See also edit

piem

Further reading edit

piphilology on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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