iota

[aɪˈəʊtə]

iota Definition

• 1. an extremely small amount
• 2. the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι)

Using iota: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "iota" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I don't have an iota of doubt about his honesty.

• Example

  There isn't an iota of truth in what he said.

• Example

  She didn't show an iota of interest in the lecture.

• Example

  He didn't move an iota from his position.

iota Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for iota

• smidgen
• bit
• trace
• speck
• scintilla

Antonyms for iota

• lot
• abundance

Phrases with iota

• not one iota

  not even a small amount

  Example

  I don't care about his excuses, not one iota.

• jot or tittle

  the smallest detail or part of something

  Example

  The contract must be followed to the jot or tittle.

• the last iota

  the very last bit or piece of something

  Example

  He gave his last iota of strength to finish the race.

Origins of iota

from Greek 'iōta', the smallest letter of the Greek alphabet

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Summary: iota in Brief

'Iota' [aɪˈəʊtə] refers to an extremely small amount, as in 'There isn't an iota of truth in what he said.' It can also refer to the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι). The phrase 'not one iota' means not even a small amount, while 'jot or tittle' refers to the smallest detail or part of something.