Etymology:
The word "scintillant" is derived from the Late Latin adjective "scintillans," meaning "sparkling" or "twinkling." This, in turn, is derived from the verb "scintillare," meaning "to sparkle or twinkle."
Meaning:
1. Shining with a bright, sparkling light:
The night sky was scintillant with countless stars.
2. Figuratively, full of brilliance or wit:
Her conversation was scintillant with clever remarks.
Origin:
The word "scintilla" ultimately comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "*skei-," meaning "to cut," "pierce," or "split." This root is also found in other words related to brightness, such as the Greek word "スキア" ("skia," meaning "shadow") and the Latin word "scindere" ("to cut").
The concept of light and brightness being associated with cutting or piercing may be related to the idea of piercing through darkness or obstruction. Hence, words like "scintilla" and "scintillant" came to describe something that shines or sparkles, as if it were cutting through the darkness.
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