voluminous
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/vəˈluːmɪnəs/
vo · lu · mi · nous
və · ˈluː · mɪ · nəs
English Definition
adj. Extensive and massive; bulky
Significado en Español
voluminoso, extenso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đồ sộ, nhiều
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volume (volume, scroll) + inous→ large quantity, multi-volume.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “voluminous” as used in the following sentence? The library contained voluminous records, detailing the history of the town for over a century.
A
Sparse
B
Massive
C
Tiny
D
Fragmented
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B — Massive.
“voluminous” means adj. Extensive and massive; bulky
Common questions about “voluminous”
What does “voluminous” mean?
voluminous — adj. Extensive and massive; bulky. In Chinese: 大量的，庞大的.
How do you pronounce “voluminous”?
voluminous is pronounced /vəˈluːmɪnəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: vo · lu · mi · nous.
Is “voluminous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. voluminous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “voluminous”?
volume (volume, scroll) + inous→ large quantity, multi-volume.
