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Definition of modicum in English: modicumnoun ˈmɒdɪkəmˈmɑdəkəm A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable. （尤指渴望或有价值之物）少量，一点点 his statement had a modicum of truth 他的说法不只是有一点点对。 Example sentencesExamples - It features a group of con artists with a modicum of honour: they only steal from the greedy and the morally corrupt.
- It could make an impressive chart but I'm content with a single sheet of typing paper, a few words and a modicum of connecting lines.
- All it would take is a bit of gumption and a modicum of courage.
- Meanwhile, back at the old ranch house, a quiet weekend looms, devoted to rest and recuperation and a modicum of gentle fun.
- Besides, I'd probably take all morning to make them make a modicum of sense.
- Suffice it to say, anyone with a modicum of computer knowledge will be very frustrated on my behalf, or so I hope.
- Nobody with a modicum of intelligence is going to swallow the daily diet of puerile propaganda put out by the ruling party.
- A little brevity, a modicum of content, and a lot less rant would be good.
- Just five pretty expertly-styled boys with a modicum of talent.
- But I do have the benefit of a certain modicum of maturity and experience.
- Thus retaining a modicum of respect from you, my peer group.
- This defeat very obviously hurt, with the backdoor of the qualifiers only a modest modicum of consolation.
- Given the importance of public opinion, let us counter misinformation with a modicum of information.
- Personally, I feel cheated if an election campaign does not include a modicum of shameful brawling.
- But please, if you're going to dispense with shame or modesty, at least display a modicum of intelligence.
- With a modicum of imagination and a dash of invention, a good story could be built from this one.
- However, just as deduction entails an element of induction, the inductive process is likely to entail a modicum of deduction.
- With immense power should come at least a modicum of humility.
- It's done in a spirit of fun, and relies on a modicum of good faith among the participants.
- In the book he shoots from the hip and rides roughshod over reputations, holding a modicum of his once monumental power and relishing it.
Synonyms little bit, small amount, particle, degree, speck, fragment, scrap, crumb, grain, morsel, taste, soupçon, shred, mite, dash, drop, pinch, ounce, touch, tinge, dab, jot, iota, whit, tittle, jot or tittle, atom, inch, snippet, sliver, smattering, scintilla, hint, suggestion, whisper, trifle informal smidgen, smidge, tad archaic scantling, scruple
OriginLate 15th century: from Latin, neuter of modicus 'moderate', from modus 'measure'. Definition of modicum in US English: modicumnounˈmädəkəmˈmɑdəkəm A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable. （尤指渴望或有价值之物）少量，一点点 his statement had more than a modicum of truth 他的说法不只是有一点点对。 Example sentencesExamples - A little brevity, a modicum of content, and a lot less rant would be good.
- Besides, I'd probably take all morning to make them make a modicum of sense.
- But please, if you're going to dispense with shame or modesty, at least display a modicum of intelligence.
- Given the importance of public opinion, let us counter misinformation with a modicum of information.
- Nobody with a modicum of intelligence is going to swallow the daily diet of puerile propaganda put out by the ruling party.
- This defeat very obviously hurt, with the backdoor of the qualifiers only a modest modicum of consolation.
- But I do have the benefit of a certain modicum of maturity and experience.
- All it would take is a bit of gumption and a modicum of courage.
- However, just as deduction entails an element of induction, the inductive process is likely to entail a modicum of deduction.
- Meanwhile, back at the old ranch house, a quiet weekend looms, devoted to rest and recuperation and a modicum of gentle fun.
- It features a group of con artists with a modicum of honour: they only steal from the greedy and the morally corrupt.
- It's done in a spirit of fun, and relies on a modicum of good faith among the participants.
- It could make an impressive chart but I'm content with a single sheet of typing paper, a few words and a modicum of connecting lines.
- With immense power should come at least a modicum of humility.
- Thus retaining a modicum of respect from you, my peer group.
- Suffice it to say, anyone with a modicum of computer knowledge will be very frustrated on my behalf, or so I hope.
- In the book he shoots from the hip and rides roughshod over reputations, holding a modicum of his once monumental power and relishing it.
- Just five pretty expertly-styled boys with a modicum of talent.
- Personally, I feel cheated if an election campaign does not include a modicum of shameful brawling.
- With a modicum of imagination and a dash of invention, a good story could be built from this one.
Synonyms little bit, small amount, particle, degree, speck, fragment, scrap, crumb, grain, morsel, taste, soupçon, shred, mite, dash, drop, pinch, ounce, touch, tinge, dab, jot, iota, whit, tittle, jot or tittle, atom, inch, snippet, sliver, smattering, scintilla, hint, suggestion, whisper, trifle
OriginLate 15th century: from Latin, neuter of modicus ‘moderate’, from modus ‘measure’. |