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Capacious
Able to hold a large amount; spacious.
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California is a spacious state.
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Sounds Like
kə-PEY-shəs
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Spacious; related to capacity—the ability to hold
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From Latin capax meaning 'able to hold'; related words include capacity, capable, and capaciousness.
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Other Forms
Capaciouslyadverb
Capaciousnessnoun
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capacity, space, roomy, expansive, voluminous
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Note
Capacious describes space, containers, or areas with great capacity. It can describe a person’s memory when used figuratively (a capacious memory). Avoid using for people as a literal measure of their body size.
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Examples
- The backpack was capacious enough to hold several changes of clothes.
- Her capacious memory allowed her to recall every detail of the event.
Synonyms
spaciousroomyexpansivevoluminousample
Antonyms
crampedconfinednarrowrestricted
Etymology
From Latin capax 'able to hold', from capere 'to take, seize'.
Mnemonic
CAP A CIOUS — Visualize a cap (hat) that can hold many items; imagine it showing great capacity.
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nounThe quality of being simple, not elaborate or complicated; the ease with which something can be understood or done.
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adjectiveHappening by chance or without deliberate planning; not intended. In music, it is also a noun for a symbol that temporarily alters a pitch.
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adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
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adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
Adamant
adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
Adept
adjectiveHaving or showing a high level of skill or proficiency; very capable.
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