Definitions

1. noun

the smallest unit of measurement or quantity; a very small amount or degree

“He was willing to give only an iota of information about his plans.”

2. noun

a unit of measurement equal to one sixtieth of a minute of time

“The astronomical event occurred at exactly 23:59:59, and it lasted for only an iota of a second.”

3. noun

a small or insignificant part of something

“The new policy would make only an iota of difference in the company’s overall profits.”

4. adverb

to a very small extent or degree

“The change in the weather was imperceptible, but it was there, iota by iota.”

5. verb

to give or take a very small amount or degree of something

“He iotaed away his time by browsing social media instead of working.”

6. verb

to make small or insignificant changes to something

“The government iotaed the new law, adding only minor amendments.”