Word
iota
Phoneticsio·ta
US/ˌaɪˈoʊtə/
UK/aɪˈəʊtɐ/
Definition
n. a very small amount of something. You use this when you want to say that there is almost nothing left or that someone has no power at all.
n. a very small quantity or degree; a negligible amount. Often used in the phrase 'not an iota' to emphasize the absence of any trace or influence.
Examples
“He has not an iota of common sense.”
“The new law gives the local government not an iota of control over the national budget.”
“Despite the massive investment, the company's profits remained stagnant, showing not an iota of improvement in their market share or operational efficiency.”
Examples
simple
“He has not an iota of common sense.”
contextual
“The new law gives the local government not an iota of control over the national budget.”
complex
“Despite the massive investment, the company's profits remained stagnant, showing not an iota of improvement in their market share or operational efficiency.”
Real-World Examples
“The claims had “no base, not an iota of evidence”, he told reporters at a media briefing on Thursday.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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