iota — an extremely small amount; a tiny bit
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an extremely small amount; a tiny bit
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈoʊtə/
Example Sentences
- My boss doesn't care an iota about our work-life balance.
- There wasn't an iota of food left after the office party.
- She didn't show an iota of remorse for breaking my favorite mug.
iota
NOUN[/aɪˈoʊtə/]
an extremely small amount; a tiny bit
He didn't show even an iota of fear when facing the dragon.
Not an iota left to meet his Toyota quota!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek iota (ι), the ninth and smallest letter of the Greek alphabet. Because iota was represented as a single small dot in Greek writing, it became a symbolic representation of something extremely minute or insignificant.
Breakdown
Greek iota (ι, the smallest Greek letter) → Latin iota → English iota. The term metaphorically extended from the letter's physical smallness to mean 'a very small amount' or 'a tiny portion'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss doesn't care an iota about our work-life balance.”
“There wasn't an iota of food left after the office party.”
“She didn't show an iota of remorse for breaking my favorite mug.”
“He doesn't have an iota of rhythm when dancing.”
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