Meaning & Definition of word "Iota"
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Iota
/aɪˈoʊtə/
noun:
- 1. A very small amount; a jot.
- Example: There wasn't an iota of evidence to support his claims.
- 2. The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι), representing a small sound or a small quantity.
- Example: She cared not an iota for public opinion when making her decision.
- 3. In mathematics, refers to an infinitesimal value or a quantity that approaches zero.
- Example: The difference between the two measurements was an iota, hardly worth noting.
Etymology
From Greek iota (ιώτα), the name of the letter.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not one iota:
Not even a tiny bit or not at all.
iota of doubt:
A very small amount of uncertainty.
Related Words
bit:
A small piece or quantity.
molecule:
The smallest particle in a chemical element.
Slang Meanings of iota
Meaning: Used to emphasize how small something is.
Example Sentence: There's not an iota of chance he'll win.