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modicum

IPA pronunciation: /ˈmɒd.ɪ.kəm/

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Russian meaning

Малая толика, крупица

English definition

A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable.

Example

Even a modicum of daily vocabulary practice yields measurable fluency gains.

Collocations

modicum of doubt
modicum of respect
modicum of truth

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