Mote

usgb/məʊt/
noun

A tiny piece or speck of something.

A mote of dust floated in the air.
Visual representation of "mote" - A tiny piece or speck of something.

Often appears as...

  • mote of dust
  • mote in the eye
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Visual representation of "mote"
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Visual Imagery

Often used to create a vivid picture of something very small or easy to overlook.

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He noticed a solitary mote of light dancing in the darkness.
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Literally Tiny

Conveys the idea of something being almost insignificant due to its small size.

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Amidst the towering skyscrapers, the people looked like motes.
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Figurative Phrases

Used in expressions to suggest a small amount or minor issue, as in 'mote in the eye'.

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You're ignoring the major problems and focusing on a mote in the eye.
Visual representation of the word "Mote"

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