Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mote

Noun
/moʊt/
Definition
A tiny piece of substance or a speck.
Examples
  • She noticed a mote floating in the sunlight.
  • He brushed away the mote of dust from the surface.
  • Even a mote can be a distraction in the perfect light.
Meaning
The term ‘mote’ refers to a small particle, often one that is insignificant or hardly noticeable, as in a mote of dust.
Synonyms
  • Particle
  • Speck
  • Dot
  • Fragment