Scintilla

Pronunciation: /sɪnˈtɪlə/

Definitions of scintilla

noun a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling

Example Sentences

A1 I don't have a scintilla of doubt that she will succeed.

A2 There wasn't a scintilla of evidence to support his claim.

B1 The scintilla of hope kept her going during difficult times.

B2 His speech lacked even a scintilla of sincerity.

C1 The artist's work displayed a scintilla of brilliance that captivated the audience.

C2 Her performance had a scintilla of perfection that left the critics in awe.

Examples of scintilla in a Sentence

formal There was not a scintilla of evidence to support the claim.

informal I couldn't find a scintilla of truth in what he said.

slang I don't give a scintilla about what they think.

figurative Her smile brought a scintilla of light into his dark world.

Grammatical Forms of scintilla

• plural: scintillas
• comparative: more scintilla
• superlative: most scintilla
• present tense: scintilla
• future tense: will scintilla
• perfect tense: have scintilla
• continuous tense: is scintilla
• singular: scintilla
• positive degree: scintilla
• infinitive: to scintilla
• gerund: scintillaing
• participle: scintillaed

Origin and Evolution of scintilla

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'scintilla' originated from Latin, where it meant a spark or a gleam.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'scintilla' has expanded to represent a tiny amount or trace of something, beyond just a physical spark or gleam.