copious
English
/ˈkoʊpi.əs/
adj
Definitions
- Vast in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale.
- Having an abundant supply.
- Full of thought, information, or matter; exuberant in words, expression, or style.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English copious derived from Latin copiosus.
Origin
Latin
copiosus
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Cognates and derived terms
- copiously English
- copiousness English
- copiosus Latin
- cōpia Latin
- copious Middle English