Piphilology
Piphilology
Piphilology (pronounced: pi-phi-lol-o-gy) is the practice of memorizing large numbers of digits of the mathematical constant Pi. The term is a play on the words 'pi' and 'philology'.
Etymology
The term "Piphilology" is derived from the Greek words 'pi', meaning 'perimeter' or 'circumference', and 'philology', meaning 'love of learning and literature'. It was coined to describe the practice of memorizing and studying the digits of pi.
Related Terms
- Pi: The mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 3.14159.
- Philology: The study of language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics.
- Mnemonics: Techniques used to aid information retention. Mnemonics are often used in piphilology to remember the digits of pi.
- Memory sport: The competitive activity that involves memorizing as much information as possible within a given period of time. Piphilology can be considered a form of memory sport.
Pronunciation
Piphilology is pronounced as pi-phi-lol-o-gy. The stress is on the second syllable 'phi'.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Piphilology
- Wikipedia's article - Piphilology
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