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am·ple (am′pəl)

adjective ampler -·pler (-plər), amplest -·plest (-pləst)

  1. large in size, extent, scope, etc.; spacious; roomy
  2. more than enough; abundant
  3. enough to fulfill the needs or purpose; adequate

Etymology: ME & OFr < L amplus, prob. < *amlos < IE base *am-, to contain

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