Tittle

/ˈtɪt.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun
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'.
Don't forget to add the tittle when you write the lowercase 'i'.
A tiny amount; a bit.
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

Slang Meanings

A minor, petty concern.
Don't sweat the tittle; focus on the bigger picture.
An insignificant issue in a discussion.
Let's not get caught up in tittle.