Meaning & use
modicum
A small or moderate amount of something, especially a quality.
See it in a sentence
Even a modicum of effort would have improved his final grade significantly.
She managed to keep a modicum of dignity despite the embarrassing mishap.
A note on using this word
Modicum is almost always followed by of and paired with abstract qualities like respect or sense rather than physical objects.
Words with a similar meaning
bittrace
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “modicum”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.