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nuncupative

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Scrabble points
18
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25
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv/ (UK)
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/ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv/ (UK) · /ˈnʌŋkjəˌpeɪtɪv/ (UK) · /ˈnʌn.kjʊˌpeɪtɪv/ (UK) · /ˈnʌn.kjəˌpeɪtɪv/ (UK) · /ˈnʌŋkjʊpətɪv/ (UK) · /ˈnʌŋkjəpətɪv/ (UK) · /nʌŋˈkjuːpətɪv/ (UK) · /nʌnˈkjuːpətɪv/ (UK) · /nʌŋˈkuːpətɪv/ (UK)

Definition of nuncupative

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Oral; not written.
    “a nuncupative will, i.e. one made by word of mouth only, and depending on oral testimony for proof”
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)Oral; not written.
    “a nuncupative will, i.e. one made by word of mouth only, and depending on oral testimony for proof”
  2. (not-comparable, obsolete)Publicly or solemnly declaratory.
  3. (not-comparable, obsolete)Nominal; existing only in name.

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Etymology

From Middle English nuncupatif, nuncupatife, from Middle French nuncupatif and its etymon Latin nuncupātīvus (“nominal”).

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