
Iota
Emphasizing Negligibility
Use 'iota' to stress the negligible degree of something when making comparisons or arguments.
There isn't an iota of truth in his excuse.
Colloquial Emphasis
'Not one iota' is a common phrase used to emphasize a total lack of something.
She didn't show one iota of remorse.
Understatement
'Iota' can understate the significance of something, often for ironic or humorous effect.
I have an iota of a chance to win the lottery.