Meaning & Definition of word "Tittle"

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.