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modicum

[ mod-i-kuhm, moh-di- ]

noun

  1. a moderate or small amount:

    He hasn't even a modicum of common sense.



modicum

/ ˈmɒdɪkəm /

noun

  1. a small amount or portion


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Word History and Origins

Origin of modicum1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin, noun use of neuter of modicus “moderate,” equivalent to modi-, combining form of modus limit ( mode 1 ) + -cus adjective suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of modicum1

C15: from Latin: a little way, from modicus moderate

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Example Sentences

The U.S. government should expedite their cases while showing some modicum of flexibility in reviewing their documentation.

If I am dressed “modestly,” then they can perhaps generate a modicum of understanding.

Robbie was rejected by his brothers and sisters, and only his mother showed a modicum of sympathy.

Jobs must have had at least a modicum of decency, or he never would have called the Rose family in the first place.

He has failed to give Texans even the modicum of respect required to actively scam them.

A modicum of mental training would have led him to say, “Kindly send me your Prospectus.”

The only forces appealed to were the fear of punishment and a modicum of religious exhortation.

Even waste and misuse are regulated by education and experience where there is even a modicum of intelligence.

A rather absurd little modicum of jam is also served out, but it serves to sweeten a biscuit.

I am master of my profession, and I have a certain modicum of business ability, as well as common sense.

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