How Do You Spell JOT?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒt] (IPA)

The word 'jot' is spelled as J-O-T. It is pronounced as /dʒɑt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word is a verb which means to quickly write down a brief note or a reminder. 'Jot' is derived from the Latin word 'jota' which means 'j'. In English, it is one of those words that can easily be misspelled, with variations such as 'jott' or 'jote'. However, the correct spelling is important to convey the intended meaning effectively.

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JOT Meaning and Definition

  1. Jot, as a verb, is defined as the act of writing or noting something quickly or briefly. It usually involves recording important or essential information concisely. When you jot something down, you typically write it down swiftly, often using abbreviated or shortened phrases to capture the main points. The purpose of jotting is to create a condensed and easily understandable record of a particular idea, thought, or task that can be referred to later.

    As a noun, a jot refers to a very small or tiny amount or part of something. It can be used in terms of measurement or in a figurative sense to describe the tiniest quantity or degree of a particular thing. In this sense, a jot is often used in negative sentences, such as "not a jot of evidence" or "not a jot of difference," to emphasize the complete absence or insignificance of something.

    In summary, jotting involves quickly recording or noting down important information, while a jot refers to a minuscule amount or part. This term is commonly used in contexts related to writing, note-taking, and communication, emphasizing the brevity and simplicity of the recorded content.

  2. • To note a thing down at once in a memorandum-book as it occurs; to set down.
    • The least thing or quantity; a small portion of anything; a tittle; a point.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of JOT

The word "jot" has its origin in the Greek language. It comes from the Greek word "iota", which is the smallest letter in the Greek alphabet. Iota is also the name of the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. Over time, through borrowing and linguistic evolution, the word made its way into English with the form "jot" to represent a tiny or insignificant amount or something small and unimportant.

Idioms with the word JOT

  • jot and tittle The idiom "jot and tittle" refers to paying very close attention to small details or being extremely precise and meticulous. It derives from the biblical phrase "not one jot or tittle" which means not even the smallest part or detail will be overlooked.
  • jot down The idiom "jot down" means to quickly and briefly write or take notes on something, usually important information or ideas, in a concise and quick manner.
  • jot something down To "jot something down" means to quickly write or make a brief note of something, often used when taking a quick record or making a short reminder. It refers to the act of writing something down in a concise and hurried manner.
  • not a jot The idiom "not a jot" means not even a tiny amount or not the slightest bit. It is used to emphasize the absence or lack of something, often when referring to a specific action or change.
  • jot sth down The idiom "jot sth down" means to quickly and briefly write or note something, usually in a concise or informal manner, for future reference or as a reminder.
  • jot or tittle The idiom "jot or tittle" is a phrase used to emphasize the utmost attention to detail or precision, often referring to the smallest or most insignificant details. It is derived from biblical terminology, specifically from the phrase mentioned in the New Testament (Matthew 5:18), where Jesus says, "For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." In this context, "jot" represents the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet, and "tittle" refers to a small distinguishing mark or stroke used in writing. Hence, the idiom implies that even the most minute detail should not be overlooked or disregarded.

Similar spelling words for JOT

Plural form of JOT is JOTS

Conjugate verb Jot

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be joting
you would be joting
he/she/it would be joting
we would be joting
they would be joting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jotted
you would have jotted
he/she/it would have jotted
we would have jotted
they would have jotted
I would have jot
you would have jot
he/she/it would have jot
we would have jot
they would have jot

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been joting
you would have been joting
he/she/it would have been joting
we would have been joting
they would have been joting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been jotting
you would have been jotting
he/she/it would have been jotting
we would have been jotting
they would have been jotting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would jot
you would jot
he/she/it would jot
we would jot
they would jot

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be jotting
you would be jotting
he/she/it would be jotting
we would be jotting
they would be jotting

FUTURE

I will jot
you will jot
he/she/it will jot
we will jot
they will jot

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jotting
you will be jotting
he/she/it will be jotting
we will be jotting
they will be jotting
I will be joting
you will be joting
he/she/it will be joting
we will be joting
they will be joting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jotted
you will have jotted
he/she/it will have jotted
we will have jotted
they will have jotted
I will have joted
you will have joted
he/she/it will have joted
we will have joted
they will have joted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jotting
you will have been jotting
he/she/it will have been jotting
we will have been jotting
they will have been jotting
I will have been joting
you will have been joting
he/she/it will have been joting
we will have been joting
they will have been joting

IMPERATIVE

you jot
we let´s jot

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jot

PAST

I joted
you joted
he/she/it joted
we joted
they joted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jotting
you were jotting
he/she/it was jotting
we were jotting
they were jotting
I was joting
you were joting
he/she/it was joting
we were joting
they were joting

PAST PARTICIPLE

jotted
joted

PAST PERFECT

I had jotted
you had jotted
he/she/it had jotted
we had jotted
they had jotted
I had joted
you had joted
he/she/it had joted
we had joted
they had joted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jotting
you had been jotting
he/she/it had been jotting
we had been jotting
they had been jotting
I had been joting
you had been joting
he/she/it had been joting
we had been joting
they had been joting

PRESENT

I jot
you jot
he/she/it jots
we jot
they jot

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jotting
you are jotting
he/she/it is jotting
we are jotting
they are jotting
I am joting
you are joting
he/she/it is joting
we are joting
they are joting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jotting
joting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jotted
you have jotted
he/she/it has jotted
we have jotted
they have jotted
I have joted
you have joted
he/she/it has joted
we have joted
they have joted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jotting
you have been jotting
he/she/it has been jotting
we have been jotting
they have been jotting
I have been joting
you have been joting
he/she/it has been joting
we have been joting
they have been joting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it jot

SIMPLE PAST

I jotted
you jotted
he/she/it jotted
we jotted
they jotted

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