[ noun ] a small or moderate or token amount <noun.quantity> England still expects a modicum of eccentricity in its artists
Modicum \Mod"i*cum\, n. [L., fr. modicus moderate, fr. modus. See {Mode}.] A little; a small quantity; a measured supply. ``Modicums of wit.'' --Shak.
Her usual modicum of beer and punch. --Thackeray.
The advance continued Thursday in the Far East and Europe, but later ran out of steam in New York, as a modicum of bearish dollar sentiment returned.
Success has brought him the shoe and clothing endorsements he needs to make a living, and a modicum of recognition as well.
Toss quickly in the modicum of hot oil and saute over high heat for three minutes until just tender and streaked with gold. While the vegetables are cooking, damp and refresh the bread with a splash of cold water.
The townspeople object to having the circus in their midst, providing a modicum of conflict to the script.
But the truth is likely to lie somewhere in the middle, with the Stewart-Keiser study having more than a modicum of relevance for both the Bavarians and the Brits.
A modicum of expertise helps, too. When considering my own qualifications to join the vast congregation of experts on angling, I must be clear-headed.
I'm instantly A wary sleuth Hunting a modicum Of truth.
Other companies - and countries - will be watching with more than a modicum of self-interest its struggle to organise more productively across borders without creating national casualties.
Congress, he said, should "restore some modicum of control."
'All we require is a modicum of unregulated income.