Scintilla

usgb/sɪnˈtɪlə/
noun

A tiny amount of something.

There wasn't a scintilla of evidence against him.
Visual representation of "scintilla" - A tiny amount of something

Often appears as...

  • not a scintilla
  • scintilla of doubt
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Intensity of Smallness

Use 'scintilla' to emphasize how incredibly small an amount is.

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He doesn't have a scintilla of interest in starting a debate.
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Expressing Doubt

In context, 'scintilla' often signifies a strong skepticism or a lack of belief.

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There's not a scintilla of doubt in my mind that she'll succeed.
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Negative Evidence

Commonly used in legal and formal texts to denote an absence of evidence.

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The jury found him not guilty as there was not a scintilla of evidence against him.
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