Copious

Adjective

Definition: Abundant in supply or quantity.

Definition: Plentiful or extensive in amount.

Synonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Ample, Profuse

Antonyms: Scarce, Meager, Insufficient

Examples:
  • The garden was filled with copious amounts of beautiful flowers.
  • She took copious notes during the lecture.
Mnemonics:
  • "Copious" can be associated with "a copious amount" - a large or abundant amount.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "copious" comes from the Latin word "copiosus" which means abundant or plentiful.

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe abundance or plenty.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Copious amounts"

Explanation:

This phrase is often used to describe an excessive or generous quantity of something.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "copious" with "complimentary" or "comprehensive".

Explanation:

While "copious" means abundant or plentiful, "complimentary" means free or given as a gesture of kindness, and "comprehensive" means all-inclusive or thorough. These words have distinct meanings and should not be confused with each other.

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