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ample

am·ple [ ámp'l ] (comparative am·pler, superlative am·plest)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. more than enough: as much or as many as required, usually with some left over

2. large: large, especially in physical size ( often used euphemistically )

[15th century. Via French< Latin amplus "large, plentiful"]

am·ple·ness noun
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