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nuncupative

Adjective CEFR C1
ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv

Definitions

  1. Oral; not written.
    not-comparable
  2. Publicly or solemnly declaratory.
    not-comparable, obsolete
  3. Nominal; existing only in name.
    not-comparable, obsolete

Equivalents

Françaisnuncupative

Examples

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

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

nuncupatory nundinal nundinary nunless nunlike nunly

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