Meaning of modicum in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmɑdəkəm/

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  1. Noun

    modicum

    Etymology

    late 15th century: from Latin, neuter of modicus‘moderate’, from modus‘measure’

    Definitions

    1. a small or moderate or token amount

    Examples

    • « England still expects a modicum of eccentricity in its artists- Ian Jack »

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