Tittle
/ˈtɪt.əl/noun
A small stroke or point in writing or printing, such as the dot over the letters 'i' and 'j'.
Did you know?The term 'tittle' derives from a medieval Latin expression meaning 'a little mark', emphasizing the power of seemingly insignificant details in language!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
titulus
“a label or inscription, often indicating importance or rank.”
Old French
Old French
titre
“a title or heading, denoting a subject or theme.”
Middle English
Middle English
tittle
“a small mark or stroke in writing, emphasizing detail.”
Modern English
English
tittle
“the dot over the letters 'i' and 'j', representing the significance of minutiae.”
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