Iota

/aɪˈoʊtə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

In mathematics, refers to an infinitesimal value or a quantity that approaches zero.

The difference between the two measurements was an iota, hardly worth noting.

A very small amount; a jot.

There wasn't an iota of evidence to support his claims.

The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι), representing a small sound or a small quantity.

She cared not an iota for public opinion when making her decision.

From Greek iota (ιώτα), the name of the letter.

not one iota

Not even a tiny bit or not at all.

iota of doubt

A very small amount of uncertainty.

bit

A small piece or quantity.

molecule

The smallest particle in a chemical element.

Used to emphasize how small something is.

There's not an iota of chance he'll win.