adj.
Pronunciation: ' n ə n-kyu ̇ - ˌ p ā -tiv, ' n ə ŋ -; ˌ n ə n- ' kyü-p ə -
Function: adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin nuncupativus, from Late Latin, so-called, from Latin nuncupatus, past participle of nuncupare to name, probably ultimately from nomen name + capere to take ― more at NAME , HEAVE
Date: 1546
: not written : ORAL <a nuncupative will>