Meanings
A reference to Matthew 5:18 in the Bible (King James Version; spelling modernized): “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.”[1] The Koine Greek phrase is ἰῶτα ἓν ἢ μία κεραία (iôta hèn ḕ mía keraía).
How to pronounce "jot and tittle":
AU
Often preceded by every: a smallest detail; the smallest details collectively.
Example: "He did not get every jot and tittle, but the plan ultimately adopted was viable."
Example Sentences
1
Make sure to read the contract thoroughly and not miss a single jot and tittle.
2
She is very detail-oriented, and she attends to every jot and tittle in her work.
3
The lawyer argued that the evidence presented was flawed, and he pointed out every jot and tittle that was inaccurate.
4
He is such a perfectionist that he will not submit any work until he has checked every jot and tittle.
5
The professor expects his students to follow the instructions with every jot and tittle.
