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tit·tle
(tĭt′l)n.
1. A small diacritic mark, such as an accent, vowel mark, or dot over an i.
2. The tiniest bit; an iota.
[Middle English titil, from Medieval Latin titulus, diacritical mark, from Latin, title, superscription.]
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tittle
(ˈtɪtəl)n
1. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a small mark in printing or writing, esp a diacritic
2. a jot; particle
[C14: from Medieval Latin titulus label, from Latin: title]
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tit•tle
(ˈtɪt l)n.
1. a dot or other small mark in writing or printing, used as a diacritic or punctuation.
2. a very small thing; particle, jot.
[before 900; Middle English titel, Old English titul < Medieval Latin titulus mark over a letter or word]
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Noun | 1. | tittle - a tiny or scarcely detectable amount small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude |
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