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voluminous definition
vo·lu·mi·nous (və lo̵̅o̅′mə nəs)
adjective
- writing, producing, consisting of, or forming enough material to fill volumes
- of great volume; large; bulky; full
- Archaic characterized by many coils or windings
Etymology: LL voluminosus, full of rolls or folds < volumen: see volume
Related Forms:
- voluminosity vo·lu′·mi·nos′·ity (-näs′ə tē) noun
- voluminously vo·lu′·mi·nously adverb
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