Copious
Plentiful; existing in large quantities.
adjectiveCopious
Plentiful; existing in large quantities.
adjectiveImagine This
An advanced photocopy machine can copy large amounts of documents in a very short time. Pressing the special button labeled 'Copy Us' starts the process. It takes plenty of energy and time for someone to cope with the harsh environment in the Arctic.
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Copious comes from Latin copiosus meaning 'abundant', from copia meaning 'abundance'. It is commonly used to describe plentiful quantities of something, especially notes, data, or resources.
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Cornucopia; abundance; plentiful; bountiful
Note
Avoid confusing copious with copiousness (the noun form). Also note that 'prodigious' conveys a sense of impressively great size or degree, but has a different nuance than copious.