jot

UK: dʒɒt | US: dʒɑːt

Definition

  1. n. a very small amount; an iota

  2. vt. to write or note down briefly or hastily

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Etymology

The word "jot" originates from the Greek letter iota (ι), the smallest letter in the Greek alphabet. In English, it came to signify something tiny or insignificant, often used in phrases like "not one jot" (meaning "not at all"). The verb form evolved from the idea of quickly noting down small bits of information.

Examples

  1. She didn't care a jot about his opinion.

  2. He jotted down the phone number on a scrap of paper.

  3. There isn't a jot of truth in his statement.

  4. I’ll just jot a reminder in my notebook.

  5. The difference between the two plans is barely a jot.