Meaning & Definition of word "Tittle"
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Tittle
/ˈtɪt.əl/
noun:
- 1. A small point or stroke in writing or printing, often used to differentiate letters or symbols, such as the dot above the letters 'i' and 'j'.
- Example: Don't forget to add the tittle when you write the lowercase 'i'.
- 2. A tiny amount; a bit.
- Example: He didn't care a tittle about what others thought of him.
Etymology
Late Middle English, from the Latin 'titulus', which means title.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the tittle of something:
A minor detail or aspect of something.
no tittle of evidence:
A phrase indicating the lack of any evidence.
Related Words
title:
The name of a book, composition, or other work.
detail:
An individual feature, fact, or item.
Slang Meanings of tittle
Meaning: A minor, petty concern.
Example Sentence: Don't sweat the tittle; focus on the bigger picture.
Meaning: An insignificant issue in a discussion.
Example Sentence: Let's not get caught up in tittle.