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   scintilla

   /sɪnˈtɪlə/

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   • 1. a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling: "a scintilla of doubt"

   Word Origin late 17th century: from Latin.

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   What does Scintilla mean?

   • Did you know? Scintilla comes directly from Latin, where it carries the meaning of "spark" - that is, a bright flash such as you might see from a burning ember. In English, however, our use of "scintilla" is restricted to the figurative sense of "spark" - a hint or trace of something that barely suggests its presence.

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   Is there a scintilla of evidence?

   • There is not a scintilla of evidence to support that or to suggest what cost would be involved. He did not produce one scintilla of evidence to prove that what he was asserting was the position. There is not a scintilla of evidence available which can lead to any other reasonable conclusion.

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   What does Scintillate mean?

   • The initial spark of the verb scintillate was the Latin noun scintilla, meaning, well, “spark.” The ember of scintilla in turn developed into the verb scintillāre, “to sparkle.” Scintillate retains this meaning in expressing the action of gleaming, glittery things, as when jewelry or the surface of a lake in full sun scintillates.

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   What does the term 'f scintilla' mean?

   • He collected my box and interlinked his fingers with mine on the way to the car, with Khaos at our heels. I knew then I’d follow this man to the fiery gates of hell if he just held my hand. The term 'f scintilla' means a tiny brilliant flash or spark; a small thing; a barely visible trace. Eight hours later, I glanced out the window of the private jet.

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   Scintilla is a Latin word meaning "spark" or "trace" that is used figuratively to indicate a hint or a small amount of something. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words.

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   Scintilla means a very small amount of something, often used in formal contexts. Learn how to use this word in sentences with synonyms and related words.

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   Scintilla means a very small amount of something, such as truth, evidence or light. Learn how to use this formal word in sentences and find synonyms and related words.

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   Scintilla is a long word for describing a tiny thing. It comes sandwiched between the words a and of in phrases like “a scintilla of doubt” or “not a single scintilla of evidence.” If you’re uncertain of the pronunciation, remember: it rhymes with chinchilla and the c is silent, just like in science .

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   Scintilla means a minute particle, spark, or trace. It comes from Latin and has been used in English since the 17th century. See how to use scintilla in sentences and related words.

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   Scintilla means a minute amount or a spark in Latin. Find out the pronunciation, translation and examples of scintilla and its related words in English and other languages.

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   A scintilla is a very small amount or trace of something. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms and related terms, and explore its pronunciation and grammar.