Pica

/'paikə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A unit of measurement in printing: A pica is a typographic unit of measure equal to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.23 millimeters, commonly used for measuring lines of type and column widths.
    • An eating disorder: Pica is a medical condition characterized by the persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances over a period of at least one month, inappropriate to the developmental level of the individual.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Printing Unit):

    • The column width was set to 30 picas.
    • In traditional typesetting, 12 points equal one pica.

  • Noun (Eating Disorder):

    • The child was diagnosed with pica after persistently eating clay.
    • Pica can involve the consumption of items like paper, soap, hair, or dirt.
Advanced Usage
  • "Pica em": In typography, a unit equal to the width of the letter 'M' in a given font size, which is distinct from the standard pica unit.
    • The designer specified the margin in pica ems for precise alignment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Picaresque (adj): Relating to a style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a dishonest but appealing hero. (Note: This is a distinct word with a different etymology and meaning, not a variant of 'pica').
  • Picador (n): A bullfighter on horseback who uses a lance. (Note: This is a distinct word with a different etymology and meaning).
Synonyms
  • For the printing unit: Unit, measure.
  • For the eating disorder: Allotriophagy (a technical synonym).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

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Noun
  1. magpies
  2. a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing
  3. an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently

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