tittle Definition
- 1a small or insignificant amount or part of something
- 2a dot or other small mark in writing or printing, used as a diacritic, punctuation, etc.
Using tittle: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tittle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He didn't change a tittle of the original text.
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The tittle on the 'i' is too small to see without a magnifying glass.
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The tittle serves as a diacritic in some languages.
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The difference between the two words is just a tittle.
tittle Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tittle
Example
She spent hours crossing the t's and dotting the i's on her report.
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I won't change my opinion not one jot or tittle, no matter what you say.
tittle-tattle
gossip or idle talk
Example
I don't want to hear any more tittle-tattle about their relationship.
Origins of tittle
from Old English 'titul', meaning 'inscription, heading'
Summary: tittle in Brief
'Tittle' [ˈtɪtl̩] refers to a small or insignificant amount or part of something, or a dot or other small mark used in writing or printing. It is often used in phrases like 'crossing the t's and dotting the i's,' meaning paying attention to every detail, and 'not one jot or tittle,' meaning not even the smallest amount or detail. 'Tittle-tattle' is a phrase that means gossip or idle talk.
