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copious

co·pious

US/ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ rare

adjective

1.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

  • “she took copious notes”
  • “extensive press coverage”
  • “a subject of voluminous legislation”
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2.

affording an abundant supply

  • “had ample food for the party”
  • “copious provisions”
  • “food is plentiful”
  • “a plenteous grape harvest”
  • “a rich supply”
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Origin

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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