pi
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /paɪ/
KK: /paɪ/
adjective
Definition
Not intended to be included in the final version of a document or print.
Example
The pi text in the manuscript was marked for removal before publication.
Conversation
Did you see the new pi edition of that magazine?
Yeah, I noticed it's not going to be printed fully.
Right, it's just a pi version for the preview, I think.
That's interesting! I wonder how they decide what to include.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
draft
preliminary
tentative
Antonyms
final
definitive
conclusive
intransitive verb
Definition
To become mixed up or confused in a way that is difficult to understand.
Example
The instructions began to pi, making it hard to follow the steps.
Tense Forms
Past: pied
Past Participle: pied
Conversation
Have you ever noticed how our conversations can sometimes pi?
Yeah, especially when we jump from topic to topic.
It makes it hard to follow what we were talking about before.
noun
Definition
A special number in mathematics, about 3.14, that shows the relationship between the distance around a circle and the distance across it.
Example
In geometry class, we learned that pi is essential for calculating the area of a circle.
Conversation
Did you know that the symbol pi represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter?
Yeah, I remember learning that in math class!
It's such an interesting number, especially since it goes on forever.
Root Explanation
The word 'pi' originates from the Greek letter 'π' (pi), which is derived from the Greek word 'periphery' (meaning the outer boundary of a circle). In mathematics, 'pi' represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is a fundamental constant in geometry.
Memory Tip
Think of the Greek letter 'pi' representing the relationship between a circle's 'periphery' and its diameter, helping you remember that 'pi' is all about circles.
Visually Confused Words
psi
poi
phi