Standard Lemma guide

nuncupative

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK, US: /ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv/
  • UK, US: /ˈnʌŋkjəˌpeɪtɪv/
  • UK, US: /ˈnʌn.kjʊˌpeɪtɪv/
  • UK, US: /ˈnʌn.kjəˌpeɪtɪv/
  • UK: /ˈnʌŋkjʊpətɪv/
  • UK: /ˈnʌŋkjəpətɪv/
  • UK, US: /nʌŋˈkjuːpətɪv/
  • UK, US: /nʌnˈkjuːpətɪv/
  • UK, US: /nʌŋˈkuːpətɪv/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Oral; not written.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a nuncupative will, i.e. one made by word of mouth only, and depending on oral testimony for proof

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nuncupatory

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Publicly or solemnly declaratory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, obsolete

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Nominal; existing only in name.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, obsolete

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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