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Scintilla

usgb/sɪnˈtɪlə/Volume
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Intensity of SmallnessPlay
Use 'scintilla' to emphasize how incredibly small an amount is. SlideHe doesn't have a scintilla of interest in starting a debate.
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Expressing DoubtPlay
In context, 'scintilla' often signifies a strong skepticism or a lack of belief. SlideThere's not a scintilla of doubt in my mind that she'll succeed.
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Negative EvidencePlay
Commonly used in legal and formal texts to denote an absence of evidence. SlideThe jury found him not guilty as there was not a scintilla of evidence against him.
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