copious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Vast in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale.
  2. Having an abundant supply.
  3. Full of thought, information, or matter; exuberant in words, expression, or style.

Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-copious.wav En-us-copious.ogg

Word forms

copious more copious most copious

Etymology

From Middle English copious, from Latin copiosus, from copia (“abundance”), equivalent to co- + ops (“wealth”) + -osus (“full of”). By surface analysis, copy + -ous.

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