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.