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copious

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊpɪəs/

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Definition of copious

adjective

  • abundant in supply or quantity:she took copious notes
  • archaic profuse in speech or ideas: I had been a little too copious in talking of my country

Derivatives

copiously

adverb

copiousness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French copieux or Latin copiosus, from copia 'plenty'

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