{"word":"tittle","date":"2026-10-03","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"TITT-ul","definition":"a very small part or amount","example":"There is not a jot or tittle of evidence to support their claims.","etymology":"The word tittle originated from the Old English word \"titel\" or \"titul\", which referred to a stroke or point in writing, derived from the Latin \"titulus\", meaning title or inscription. The term entered English in the 14th century, initially referring to a small stroke or point in writing, and later evolving to describe a small or insignificant part of something.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/tittle-2026-10-03","fetchedAt":"2026-10-03T22:17:41.223Z","cached":false}