copious
UK: ˈkəʊ.pi.əs | US: ˈkoʊ.pi.əs
adj. abundant in supply or quantity
adj. yielding something abundantly
adj. (archaic) full of thought, information, or matter
copious = copi<abundance> + ous<adjective suffix>
- copi (from Latin copia meaning "abundance, plenty")
- ous (adjective-forming suffix indicating "full of" or "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word copious traces back to Latin copia (plenty), derived from co- (together) + ops (wealth, resources). It entered English via Old French copieux in the 14th century, originally describing overflowing abundance. The morpheme copi preserves the core idea of plentifulness, while -ous generalizes it into an adjective. Over time, its usage expanded metaphorically to describe anything profuse, from harvests to speech.
The lecture provided copious notes for students to review.
She took copious photographs during her travels.
The region is known for its copious rainfall in spring.
His copious writings filled dozens of notebooks.
The chef used copious amounts of herbs to enhance the flavor.