Scintilla
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪnˈtɪlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scintilla is a noun meaning A small spark or flash.
Meaning
A small spark or flash.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) A small or trace amount.
Example Sentences
a scintilla of hope
[JD] Vance has only a scintilla of the experience that many previous vice presidents had. But he can best them in contemptuousness.
Current medical practice recommends use of heroic measures if there is a scintilla of a chance that the patient will recover, on the assumption that the measures will be discontinued should the patient improve.
If the action of the electrodynamic waves is so violent that, even without artificial electrification of the secondary conductor, scintillæ occur in its spark-gap, the aluminium leaves remain almost without change.
Word Forms
- scintillae
- scintillas
Synonyms for scintilla
Depending on context, synonyms include ace, atom, atomy, aught, bissel, bit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shred, smidge, smidgin, smidgeon, smidgen, whit.
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