ETYM French ample, Latin amplus, prob. for ambiplus full on both sides, the last syllable akin to Latin plenus full. Related to Full, Double.
1. Affording an abundant supply; SYN. copious, plenteous, plentiful, rich.
2. Fairly large; SYN. sizable, sizeable.
3. More than enough in size or scope or capacity.
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