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copious

Adjective

IPA /ˈkəʊpiəs/

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Existing or being produced in very large amounts, especially when there is much more than a little.

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copious/ˈkəʊpiəs/

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The leaking pipe released copious amounts of water into the garden.
She took copious notes during the guest lecture on urban history.

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copious — Existing or being produced in very large amounts, especially when there is much more than a little.

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Existing or being produced in very large amounts, especially when there is much more than a little.

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From Old French copieux or Latin copiosus, from copia, meaning plenty.

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Copious notes and copious amounts are useful combinations for large quantities.

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