Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scintilla
noun
/sɪnˈtɪl.ə/
Definition
A tiny or faint trace of something.
Examples
- There was not a scintilla of doubt in her mind about the decision.
- He has not a scintilla of evidence to support his claims.
- A scintilla of hope remained for the stranded travelers.
Meaning
Scintilla refers to a very small amount or particle of a substance or quality. It can also indicate a spark or a glimmer of something, usually used in a metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
- Trace
- Bit
- Particle
- Smidgen
- Fragment
