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Hrsanei Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Nonce

Hi.

what does nonce mean?

Having looked it up, it is defined as time being, nowadays.

I would be grateful if you could explain the meaning using examples.

Thanks
  

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One example comes to my mind. A nonce word is a word coined especially for a particular occasion and probably used only once. In other words, such words cannot be found in dictionaries.

— Cool Breeze

  • One example comes to my mind.
  • A nonce word is a word coined especially for a particular occasion and probably used only once.
  • In other words, such words cannot be found in dictionaries.
  • CB
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One example comes to my mind. A nonce word is a word coined especially for a particular occasion and probably used only once. In other words, such words cannot be found in dictionaries.

CB
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I'd be grateful for any context.

You mean like a 'nonce word'?

Without a clear context it is hard to answer.

Michal
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