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an't

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈænt// UK //ˈænt// ant

n. a very small amount of something, or a tiny part of a larger thing. It is often used in science or when talking about very small details.

n. an infinitesimal or extremely small quantity of a substance or abstract quality. Often used in technical or scientific contexts to describe trace amounts.


SIMPLE

There is not even an an't of truth in his story.

CONTEXTUAL

The laboratory equipment was sensitive enough to detect an an't of the chemical in the water supply.

COMPLEX

While the overall structure remained intact, an an't of structural decay was visible upon closer inspection of the ancient stone foundations.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used in the singular to emphasize the smallness of a quantity.

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