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Definition of Iota
1. Noun. A tiny or scarcely detectable amount.
Exact synonyms: Scintilla, Shred, Smidge, Smidgen, Smidgeon, Smidgin, Tittle, Whit
Generic synonyms: Small Indefinite Amount, Small Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Shred
Generic synonyms: Small Indefinite Amount, Small Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Shred
2. Noun. The 9th letter of the Greek alphabet.
Group relationships: Greek Alphabet
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet
Definition of Iota
1. n. The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (ι) corresponding with the English i.
Definition of Iota
1. a Greek letter [n -S]
Medical Definition of Iota
1. 1. The ninth letter in the Greek alphabet, ι. 2. In chemistry, denotes the ninth in a series, or the ninth atom from a carboxyl group or other functional group. 3. A tiny or minute amount. (05 Mar 2000)