Nonce

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːns/

Nonce (noun)

  1. a word or phrase created for a single occasion or purpose.
  2. a number used once in cryptography to ensure secure communication.

Examples

  • The term was coined for nonce purposes.
  • This solution is a nonce measure.

Common collocations: nonce word, nonce solution, generate a nonce, unique nonce, nonce value

Synonyms of Nonce

Neutral

Antonyms of Nonce

  • — when discussing the duration of something