First Known Use
1606, in the meaning defined abovekata
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History and Etymology
Latin capac-, capax capacious, capable, from Latin capere to take — more at heave entry 1EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionarycapacious
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- more than adequate or average in capacity //that car has a capacious trunk that makes it a good choice for familiesSynonymsRelated WordsHistory and EtymologyLatin capac-, capax capacious, capable, from Latin capere to take — more at heave entry 1capaciousadjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- more than adequate or average in capacity //that car has a capacious trunk that makes it a good choice for familiesSynonymsRelated Words