From MW:

One entry found for cunctation.


Main Entry: cunc·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "k&[ng](k)-'tA-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin cunctation-, cunctatio, from cunctari to hesitate; akin to Sanskrit sankate he wavers, Old English hangian to hang
Date: 1585
: DELAY
- cunc·ta·tive /'k&[ng](k)-"tA-tiv, -t&-tiv/ adjective

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