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a moderate or small amount: He hasn't even a modicum of common sense.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin, noun use of neuter of modicus moderate, equivalent to modi-, combining form of modus limit (see mode1) + -cus adj. suffix
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin, noun use of neuter of modicus moderate, equivalent to modi-, combining form of modus limit (see mode1) + -cus adj. suffix
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Example Sentences
- Finally, one must applaud Silver's bravery in pointing out that even scientists approach their trade with a modicum of faith.
- All you need is an open mind and a modicum of commonsense.
- Then again, there might be some modicum of truth to it.
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modicum
"small quantity or portion," c.1470, from Scottish, from L. modicum "a little," neut. of modicus "moderate," from modus "measure, manner" (see mode (1)).
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