Definition

Describing something that happens only one time or at a single occasion.

Example

The onetime event attracted a lot of attention from the media.

Conversation

Did you hear about that onetime concert they held last month?

Yeah, I heard it was amazing!

I wish I could have gone, but I had other plans that day.

Same here, it sounds like it was a onetime experience we missed out on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Onetime is formed from "one" (meaning a single unit) and "time" (meaning a period or duration). The word "onetime" refers to something that occurs only once in a specific time frame.

Memory Tip

Think of 'one' as a single occurrence in a specific 'time' — that's why onetime means something that happens just once.

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