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scintilla Definition

scin·tilla (sin til′ə)

noun

  1. a spark
  2. a particle; the least trace: used only figuratively

Etymology: L

scintilla Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • evidence: There is not a scintilla of evidence for a religious instinct.
  • doubt: However, I do not want there to be a scintilla of doubt.
  • proof: Unfortunately, you have not given me a scintilla of proof that my assertion is wrong!