Iota — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ī-ˈō-tə/ io·ta

Meaning & Definition of Iota

Iota (noun)

  1. an infinitesimal amount, jot
  2. the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet

Iota (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the smallest amount or part imaginable

    "there's not an iota of doubt regarding the defendant's guilt"

    similar: beans, bubkes, continental, damn, darn, diddly (slang), diddly-squat (slang), doodley-squat, fig, ghost, hoot, jot, lick, modicum, rap, squat (slang), syllable, tittle, whit, whoop
    related: ace, bit, crumb, dab, driblet, glimmer, hint, little, mite, nip, ounce, particle, peanuts, pin, ray, scrap, scruple, semblance, shade, shadow, shred, skosh, smidgen, snap, speck, spot, sprinkling, strain, streak, suspicion, touch, trace

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Iota

The most common words with a similar meaning to Iota:

Slang: diddly, diddly-squat, squat
beans, bubkes, continental, damn, darn, doodley-squat, fig, ghost, hoot, jot, lick, modicum, rap, syllable, tittle, whit, whoop

Related Words for Iota

ace, bit, crumb, dab, driblet, glimmer, hint, little, mite, nip, ounce, particle, peanuts, pin, ray, scrap, scruple, semblance, shade, shadow, shred, skosh, smidgen, snap, speck, spot, sprinkling, strain, streak, suspicion

Origin & Etymology of Iota

Latin, from Greek iōta, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew yōdh yod

First known use: 1542

Frequently Asked Questions about Iota

What does "Iota" mean?

"Iota" means an infinitesimal amount, jot. As a noun, it is defined as: an infinitesimal amount, jot.

What is another word for "Iota"?

Other words for "Iota" include beans, bubkes, continental, damn, darn, diddly, diddly-squat and doodley-squat. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Iota" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Iota"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Iota". Common alternatives include beans, bubkes, continental, damn, darn, diddly, diddly-squat, doodley-squat, fig and ghost.

What is a slang word for "Iota"?

Slang words for "Iota" include diddly, diddly-squat and squat.

How do you use "Iota" in a sentence?

Examples of "Iota" in a sentence: "there's not an iota of doubt regarding the defendant's guilt".

Is "Iota" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Iota" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Iota"?

"Iota" is pronounced /ī-ˈō-tə/ and divided into syllables as io·ta.

What is the origin of the word "Iota"?

"Iota" comes from Latin, from Greek iōta, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew yōdh yod. First known use: 1542.