scintilla

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Scintilla' is a word used to describe a very small amount or trace of something. It's as if you're trying to find a needle (a scintilla) in a haystack.

Examples in Different Contexts

In market analysis, 'scintilla' might describe a negligible amount of market share. A market analyst might note, 'The new entrant has not captured even a scintilla of the market dominated by established players.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

We've been playing with textures and contrasts, yet the harmony in the painting still seems slightly off.

Response:

Maybe, just a scintilla of orange might balance out the composition.

Tech

Scenario:

The data scoured from these datasets does not indicate a strong cause-effect relation.

Response:

Maybe you're correct. The correlation is nearly nonexistent—not a scintilla of concrete evidence.