Jot vs. Tittle

Jot vs. Tittle — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Jot and Tittle

Jotnoun

Iota; the smallest letter or stroke of any writing.

Tittlenoun

A small, insignificant amount (of something); a modicum or speck.

Jotnoun

A small amount, bit; the smallest amount.

He didn't care a jot for his work.

Tittlenoun

(typography) Any small dot, stroke, or diacritical mark, especially if part of a letter, or if a letter-like abbreviation; in particular, the dots over the Latin letters i and j.

Jotnoun

(obsolete) Moment, instant.

Tittlenoun

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

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Jotnoun

A brief and hurriedly written note.

Jotverb

(usually with "down") To write quickly.

Tell me your order, so I can jot it down.

Jotnoun

a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note

Jotnoun

a slight but appreciable addition;

this dish could use a touch of garlic

Jotverb

write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of