noun

tittle

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

noun

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

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

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Etymology

From Middle English tytle, titel, titele, from Anglo-Norman titil, titule and Medieval Latin titulus (“small stroke, diacritical mark, accent”), from Latin titulus (“title”). Doublet of tilde, titer/titre, title, titlo, and titulus.

Rhymes for tittle

little whittle brittle spittle belittle Doolittle

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of tittle?

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

What are the different meanings of tittle?

"tittle" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any small dot, stroke, or diacritical mark, especially if part of a letter, or of a letter-like abbreviation; in particular, the dots over the Latin letters i and j; 2. A small, insignificant amount (of something); a modicum or speck.