Ample
/ˈæm.pəl/noun
Sufficient or more than enough; abundant.
Did you know?The root of 'ample' is linked to the concept of fullness, hinting at ancient rituals where abundance was associated with divine favor and fertility.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
amplus
“Large, spacious, or generous.”
Old French
Old French
ample
“Wide, extensive, or generous.”
Middle English
Middle English
ample
“Of large size or extent; abundant.”
Modern English
English
ample
“Sufficiently large or more than enough.”