iota (Meaning)

Wordnet

iota (n)

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet

Webster

iota (n.)

The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (/) corresponding with the English i.

A very small quantity or degree; a jot; a particle.

iota Sentence Examples

  1. She didn't show an iota of hesitation when making the decision.
  2. Despite his lengthy explanation, I didn't understand an iota of what he was saying.
  3. There isn't an iota of doubt in my mind that she will succeed in her endeavors.
  4. The student's essay lacked an iota of originality, regurgitating clichés and common phrases.
  5. The chef didn't compromise on quality; he demanded perfection down to the last iota.
  6. After hours of searching, I couldn't find an iota of evidence to support the claim.
  7. His argument had not an iota of truth; it was based entirely on unfounded rumors.
  8. The detective scrutinized every detail, not willing to overlook even the slightest iota of information.
  9. The athlete didn't give an iota of concern to the critics, focusing solely on improving his performance.
  10. The artist's dedication to perfection was evident in every brushstroke; not an iota of the canvas was left untouched.

FAQs About the word iota

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount, the 9th letter of the Greek alphabetThe ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (/) corresponding with the English i., A very s

damn, lick, modicum, shred, hoot, whit, little, ghost, squat, ounce

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She didn't show an iota of hesitation when making the decision.

Despite his lengthy explanation, I didn't understand an iota of what he was saying.

There isn't an iota of doubt in my mind that she will succeed in her endeavors.

The student's essay lacked an iota of originality, regurgitating clichés and common phrases.