# scintilla

> English word · Noun · IPA /sɪnˈtɪlə/ · frequency rank #88,826

## Definitions
1. A small spark or flash.
2. A small or trace amount.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/scintilla