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scintilla.

A small spark or flash.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sɪnˈtɪlə/UK, US
  1. A small spark or flash.

  2. A small or trace amount.

    figuratively
    a scintilla of hope
Where this word comes from

Existing in English since the 17th century; borrowed from Latin scintilla (“spark”).

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