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copious

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Adj — Very large in amount; plentiful.

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copious amounts copious notes copious detail

Etymology

From Latin copiosus ("plentiful"), from copia ("abundance").

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What does “copious” mean?
The word “copious” means very large in amount; plentiful. In plain terms, a large, generous quantity of something — used for things like notes, evidence, amounts, or detail.
How do you pronounce “copious”?
“Copious” is pronounced KOH-pee-uhs (/ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “copious” in a sentence?
Here is “copious” used in a sentence: “She took copious notes during the lecture.”
What part of speech is “copious”?
“Copious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “copious” come from?
The word “copious” comes from Latin. From Latin copiosus ("plentiful"), from copia ("abundance").

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