Modicum
noun
A small amount of something.
He has a modicum of common sense.
Often appears as...
- modicum of respect
- modicum of truth
noun
A small amount of something.
He has a modicum of common sense.
Often appears as...
- modicum of respect
- modicum of truth
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle quantity
Used to suggest a quantity is not zero but is disappointingly small or less than expected.
She offered a modicum of support.
Pro Tip 2/3Not measurable
Modicum is often used for qualitative aspects that are not easily measured.
There's only a modicum of creativity in this work.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveys expectation
Sometimes implies the speaker's expectation for more of the thing being described.
He showed only a modicum of interest.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle quantity
Used to suggest a quantity is not zero but is disappointingly small or less than expected.
She offered a modicum of support.
Pro Tip 2/3Not measurable
Modicum is often used for qualitative aspects that are not easily measured.
There's only a modicum of creativity in this work.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveys expectation
Sometimes implies the speaker's expectation for more of the thing being described.
He showed only a modicum of interest.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle quantity
Used to suggest a quantity is not zero but is disappointingly small or less than expected.
She offered a modicum of support.
Pro Tip 2/3Not measurable
Modicum is often used for qualitative aspects that are not easily measured.
There's only a modicum of creativity in this work.
Pro Tip 3/3Conveys expectation
Sometimes implies the speaker's expectation for more of the thing being described.
He showed only a modicum of interest.
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WorldSpace: The world’s...
add the future of this continent and the state of Education that is necessary to make those student does children powerful is in a grim situation can we do something about it yes we're all in violent agreement given a modicum amount
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Barry Clifford: Pirate...
referred to Uncle Bill as Uncle ball so so there was always a modicum of doubt not with me I I believed everything bill said but my uncle's I could see them sort of winking at each other and there
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The opportunity of...
he said, "In my experience, unless repeatedly told otherwise, and even if given a modicum of support, if left to their own devices, a child will achieve."
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WorldSpace: The world’s...
add the future of this continent and the state of Education that is necessary to make those student does children powerful is in a grim situation can we do something about it yes we're all in violent agreement given a modicum amount
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Barry Clifford: Pirate...
referred to Uncle Bill as Uncle ball so so there was always a modicum of doubt not with me I I believed everything bill said but my uncle's I could see them sort of winking at each other and there
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The opportunity of...
he said, "In my experience, unless repeatedly told otherwise, and even if given a modicum of support, if left to their own devices, a child will achieve."
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Deborah Copaken Kogan
American Author
I'd always assumed that by 40 I'd have at least a modicum of stability - a steady income, an established career, a bountiful fullness, like a pillow into which I could sink as I entered the second half of my life.
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Mel Gibson
Actor
The thing we're all looking for is happiness, and if we achieve just a modicum of that or even a little piece of serenity even for five minutes a day, we're very lucky.
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Anthony Mackie
American Actor
I like movies. Movies have afforded me a modicum of luxuries. The thing about the movies is, if you're bad in a movie, you're bad forever.
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Anne Lamott
American Author
Everyone is flailing through this life without an owner's manual, with whatever modicum of grace and good humor we can manage.
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Robert Kraft
American Businessman
If I've had any modicum of success, it's because I've had good relationships, and people trusted me.
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Dick Clark
American Entertainer
Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?
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Todd Rundgren
American Musician
You do have a modicum of peace of mind here, but it's as unsettled as any other place.
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Fred Thompson
American Politician
There's a lot more to competence than a law degree and a modicum of courtroom skill.
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Iris Apfel
American Businesswoman
I was always known in my industry, and I always enjoyed a modicum of popularity.
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George Murray
Canadian Poet
I am certainly suffering from a modicum of performance anxiety.
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Deborah Copaken Kogan
American Author
I'd always assumed that by 40 I'd have at least a modicum of stability - a steady income, an established career, a bountiful fullness, like a pillow into which I could sink as I entered the second half of my life.
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Mel Gibson
Actor
The thing we're all looking for is happiness, and if we achieve just a modicum of that or even a little piece of serenity even for five minutes a day, we're very lucky.
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Anthony Mackie
American Actor
I like movies. Movies have afforded me a modicum of luxuries. The thing about the movies is, if you're bad in a movie, you're bad forever.
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Anne Lamott
American Author
Everyone is flailing through this life without an owner's manual, with whatever modicum of grace and good humor we can manage.
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Robert Kraft
American Businessman
If I've had any modicum of success, it's because I've had good relationships, and people trusted me.
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Dick Clark
American Entertainer
Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?
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Todd Rundgren
American Musician
You do have a modicum of peace of mind here, but it's as unsettled as any other place.
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Fred Thompson
American Politician
There's a lot more to competence than a law degree and a modicum of courtroom skill.
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Iris Apfel
American Businesswoman
I was always known in my industry, and I always enjoyed a modicum of popularity.
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George Murray
Canadian Poet
I am certainly suffering from a modicum of performance anxiety.
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