copious

Meanings

• adjective

  abundant in quantity; more than adequate or plentiful

  - "The library had a copious collection of books."
  - "He gave a copious amount of information."

• adjective

  voluminous; full of details or matter

  - "The historian's copious research yielded fascinating insights."
  - "The copious report contained a wealth of information."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with copious
hopes , opes , poses

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Variants

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copious , copiously , copiousness , copiousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin copiosus 'abundant, ample, rich, generous, plentiful'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'copious' comes from the Latin word 'copiosus,' which means 'abundant, ample, rich, generous, plentiful'.

2. The term 'copious notes' refers to extensive and detailed notes taken during a lecture or class.

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Related Concepts

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1. abundance: A state of having more than enough of something.

2. plentitude: A state of fullness or completeness.

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Quotes

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1. The Constants—ignorant, vulgar, and brash—had "copious" quantities of dumb luck.

   - Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.,{it}The Sirens Of Titan{/it},1959

2. … travelers grew accustomed to having "copious" helpings of meat when they visited Quimper's inn.

   - James A. Michener,{it}Texas{/it},1985

3. These pockets of melted rock are rich in silica and release "copious" amounts of volatile gases that are held under high pressures.

   - Sandra Blakeslee,{it}New York Times{/it},7 Apr. 1998

4. It was no surprise that spin was more "copious" than ever during the election campaign.

   - Michael Kinsley,{it}Time{/it},25 Dec. 2000–1 Jan. 2001

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Culture

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In literature, 'copious' is often used to describe an abundance or wealth of information or details. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House,' the character Esther Summerson is described as having a copious education.

How to Memorize "copious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container overflowing with an abundance of items. Imagine the container being filled to the brim and then some.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'copious' with the word 'abundant' or 'plentiful'. Repeat the word 'copious' to yourself several times to reinforce the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'copious' with the word 'copiousness.' Repeat the phrase 'copious copiousness' to help remember the meaning.

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