Modicum (noun)

A small or limited amount of something.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "modicus" meaning "moderate" or "limited".

Examples:

1. I had a modicum of success in my job search.
2. He has a modicum of understanding of the situation.
3. A modicum of patience is required when dealing with this issue.
4. A modicum of success is better than no success at all.
5. A modicum of effort is required to achieve this goal.