pi

B2
Pronunciation
/paɪ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The 16th letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets and the seventeenth in Old Greek.

2 Definition

An irrational and transcendental constant representing the ratio of the circumference of a Euclidean circle to its diameter; approximately 3.14159265358979323846264338327950; usually written π.

3 Definition

Metal type that has been spilled, mixed together, or disordered.

Synonyms
pie
4 Definition

Pica (conventionally, 12 points = 1 pica, 6 picas ≈ 1 inch)

5 Definition

Piaster

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To spill or mix printing type.

Synonyms
pie
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Not part of the usual font character set; especially, non-Roman type or symbols as opposed to standard alphanumeric Roman type.

Example Sentences
  • In computing, pi characters may be entered with special key combinations.
2 Definition

Pious