modicum

noun
UK: /ˈmɒdɪkəm/
US: /ˈmɑːdɪkəm/

  1. A small amount of something, especially a good quality.

    1. I have a modicum of skill at playing the guitar.
    2. She showed a modicum of intelligence when she decided to quit while she was ahead and understood that a modicum of effort would ensure success.

Synonyms

speck ounce fragment shred iota crumb grain scintilla bit

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "modicum" is /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ in British English and /ˈmɑːdɪkəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "modicum": speck, ounce, fragment, shred, iota, crumb, grain, scintilla, bit.

Example usage of "modicum": "I have a modicum of skill at playing the guitar.". More examples on the page.