Iota

usgb/aɪˈəʊtə/
noun

A very small amount or detail.

He's not one iota interested in doing his homework.
Visual representation of "iota" - A very small amount or detail.

Often appears as...

  • not one iota
  • without an iota

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Colloquial

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Emphasizing Negligibility

Use 'iota' to stress the negligible degree of something when making comparisons or arguments.

Illustration for Emphasizing Negligibility
There isn't an iota of truth in his excuse.
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Colloquial Emphasis

'Not one iota' is a common phrase used to emphasize a total lack of something.

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She didn't show one iota of remorse.
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Understatement

'Iota' can understate the significance of something, often for ironic or humorous effect.

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I have an iota of a chance to win the lottery.
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