ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌpād.iv, (ˈ)nəŋ|kyüpəd.iv, (ˈ)nən|- adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin nuncupativus, from Late Latin, so-called, from Latin nuncupatus (past participle of nuncupare to name, declare) + -ivus -ive
1. : stated verbally : oral — used chiefly of a will
2. archaic : designative
participles substantive or nuncupative — T.F.Middleton
• nun·cu·pa·tive·ly -d.ə̇vlē adverb