Iota Meaning in English
word
ˌaɪˈoʊtə
eye-OH-tuh
aɪˈəʊtɐ
eye-OH-tuh
Definition
An 'iota' is a very small amount or a tiny bit of something. It is often used to emphasize that something is almost not present at all.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in negative constructions ('not one iota'), and in both spoken and written English. It is formal or literary, not used much in casual conversation. Common with verbs like 'care', 'change', or 'matter'.
Spanish: pizca - ápicePortuguese (BR): pingo - mínima partePortuguese (PT): mínima parte - ínfima quantidadeChinese (Simplified): 一丁点 - 极小量Chinese (Traditional): 一點點 - 極小量Hindi: रत्ती भर - बहुत ही छोटी मात्राArabic: ذرة - مقدار ضئيلBengali: কণামাত্র - একবিন্দুRussian: ни капли - ни йотыJapanese: ほんの少し - 微量Vietnamese: một chút - một tíKorean: 아주 조금 - 티끌만큼Turkish: zerre - ufacık miktarUrdu: ذرہ برابر - معمولی ساIndonesian: sedikit pun - secuil
Example Sentences
He does not care one iota about what people think.
basic
There isn’t an iota of truth in that rumor.
basic
If you change one iota of this plan, let me know.
basic
She didn't feel an iota of regret after quitting her job.
natural
I don’t believe a single iota of what he says anymore.
natural
He didn’t move an iota when the alarm sounded.
natural