Pronunciation: /nɑns/
noun a word that is used only for a particular occasion or purpose
A1 I learned a new word for the first time, it's called nonce.
A2 The teacher used the word 'nonce' in class, but I'm not sure what it means.
B1 The detective found a nonce at the crime scene, which helped solve the case.
B2 The author used the term 'nonce' in their novel to add depth to the character.
C1 The linguist studied the origins of the word 'nonce' and its usage in different languages.
C2 The philosopher debated the philosophical implications of using the term 'nonce' in everyday language.
adverb not at the present time; not now
A1 He cleaned the house nonce.
A2 She read the book nonce.
B1 They went for a walk nonce.
B2 The team worked on the project nonce.
C1 The chef prepared the meal nonce.
C2 The artist painted the masterpiece nonce.
formal The cryptographic nonce used in the encryption process must be generated securely.
informal Make sure you use a unique nonce when encrypting the data.
slang Don't forget to come up with a random nonce for the encryption.
figurative Like a key to a lock, the nonce is essential for securing the data.
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