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cunctation Definition

cunc·ta·tion (kuŋk tā′s̸hən)

noun

Rare a delaying or delay

Etymology: L cunctatio < cunctari, to hesitate, linger < IE base *ouk-, *enk-: see hang

cunctation Related Forms
cunc′·ta′·tive (kuŋk′tāt′iv, -tə tiv) adjective