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pi

PY

paɪ

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pi

Dictionary meaning

The mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximately 3.14159.

History and origin

Greek — sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabet 'π'.

Common mispronunciations

peePEE

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