iota

[ ahy-oh-tuh ]

noun

1. a very small quantity; jot; whit.

   Synonyms: mite, grain, atom, particle, bit

2. the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (I, ι).
3. the vowel sound represented by this letter.

iota

/ aɪˈəʊtə /

noun

1. the ninth letter in the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι), a vowel or semivowel, transliterated as i or j
2. usually used with a negative a very small amount; jot (esp in the phrase not one or an iota )

Word History and Origins

Origin of iota¹

1600–10; < Latin iōta < Greek iôta < Semitic; compare Hebrew yōdh yod

Word History and Origins

Origin of iota¹

C16: via Latin from Greek, of Semitic origin; see jot

Idioms and Phrases

see not one iota .

Example Sentences

“What we do is so blood, sweat and tears — every iota of your being at times — and if you aren’t in it, it’s really hard to understand for certain people,” Bayne says.

From Los Angeles Times

And Unison previously argued that negotiations had "not moved one iota" since it told Cosla it would move towards strike action.

From BBC

But Unison argued negotiations had "not moved one iota" since it informed the body it would move towards strike action.

From BBC

But that probably wouldn’t impact the Ducks and Huskies one iota.

From Seattle Times

“I didn’t care one iota what Jordan’s contract was,” Malnati said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• ounce
• smidgen
• speck
• whit