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copiousness

co·pi·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koh-pee-uh s]
    • /ˈkoʊ pi əs/
    • /ˈkəʊpjəsnəs /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-pee-uh s]
    • /ˈkoʊ pi əs/

Definitions of copiousness word

  • adjective copiousness large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful: copious amounts of food. 1
  • adjective copiousness having or yielding an abundant supply: a copious larder; a copious harvest. 1
  • adjective copiousness exhibiting abundance or fullness, as of thoughts or words. 1
  • noun copiousness The state of being copious. 1

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Origin of copiousness

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin cōpiōsus plentiful, rich, equivalent to cōpi(a) wealth (co- co- + op(s) Ops + -ia -ia) + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Copiousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

copiousness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

copiousness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for copiousness

noun copiousness

  • lavishness — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
  • amplitude — In physics, the amplitude of a sound wave or electrical signal is its strength.
  • superabundance — exceedingly or excessively abundant; more than sufficient; excessive.
  • fullness — completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.
  • richness — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.

Antonyms for copiousness

noun copiousness

  • lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
  • poorness — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
  • scarcity — insufficiency or shortness of supply; dearth.
  • need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
  • want — to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.

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