scintilla

[ sin-til-uh ]

noun

1. a minute particle; spark; trace:

   not a scintilla of remorse.

scintilla

/ sɪnˈtɪlə /

noun

1. a minute amount; hint, trace, or particle

Word History and Origins

Origin of scintilla¹

1685–95; < Latin: spark

Word History and Origins

Origin of scintilla¹

C17: from Latin: a spark

Example Sentences

In sentencing Armstrong, Mr Justice McAlinden said that he had not shown "one scintilla of remorse or regret" for his actions.

From BBC

I gave up alcohol two summers ago and haven't had even a scintilla to pick it back up.

From Salon

Thomas de la Mare KC, representing Newcastle United, said Sports Direct had not produced a "scintilla of evidence" to show the deal would harm competition and there was "simply no evidence" to substantiate the claim.

From BBC

You can most certainly ring in the New Year with a glass in your hand that doesn't have a scintilla of liquor — and still have a positively magnificent time.

From Salon

They argued there was “not a scintilla of evidence” to support the charge of hindering police.

From Seattle Times