Advertisement
Advertisement
modicum
[ mod-i-kuhm, moh-di- ]
noun
- a moderate or small amount:
He hasn't even a modicum of common sense.
modicum
/ ˈmɒdɪkəm /
noun
- a small amount or portion
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of modicum1
Discover More
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.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[fur-kin ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse