Meaning
substantial, considerable
- large in amount, extent, or value; considerable
- prominent or noticeable (elevated register)
In a sentence
La società ha investito una cospicua somma nella ricerca tecnologica.
The company invested a substantial sum in technological research.
Hanno ottenuto un cospicuo finanziamento statale per avviare il progetto.
They obtained considerable state funding to launch the project.
L'accordo ha generato un vantaggio cospicuo per entrambe le parti.
The agreement generated a substantial advantage for both parties.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cospicuo | masculine · singular |
| cospicua | feminine · singular |
| cospicui | masculine · plural |
| cospicue | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in written Italian, finance, and journalism.
- Frequently modifies words like 'somma', 'patrimonio', 'aumento', or 'vantaggio'.