What is a synonym for "nuncupative"?

Common synonyms include: absolute, admissible, authentic, based on, certain, circumstantial.

How do you pronounce "nuncupative"?

Pronounced //ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv//.

//ˈnʌŋkjʊˌpeɪtɪv// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Adjective

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

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

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

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