one-time

Never to recur

One-time describes something that happens only once or existed in the past but no longer does.

A one-time payment is a single transaction, not recurring.

A one-time champion held the title previously but doesn't now.

It was a one-time offer—take it or leave it.

The hyphen distinguishes it from "one time" meaning a single occasion: I met her one time.

disposable

single-use

For one application only

nonreusable · perishable · limited · finite · consumable · paper · plastic · wipe · razor · camera

nonrecurring

single

One in number

isolated · unrepeated · singular · individual · lone · only · exclusive · unique · exceptional · rare

transient

fleeting

Passing very quickly

ephemeral · passing · temporary · impermanent · transitory · evanescent · instant · flash · glimpse · snapshot

access

password

Authentication string

  • codeSymbolic communication system
  • tokenRepresentative placeholder
  • PINAuthentication number sequence

key · passcode · verification · authentication · login · entry · link · voucher · credential · authorization

offer

deal

Agreement or distribution

opportunity · bargain · special · exclusive · limited · coupon · rebate · savings · clearance · introductory

event

occurrence

Something that takes place

episode · experience · encounter · ceremony · celebration · gathering · premiere · debut · milestone · exception

payment

fee

Payment for service

expense · settlement · buyout · lump-sum · upfront · deposit · dues · premium · investment · outlay

Categories
Opposites
frequency/recurrence

one-timerecurring

Happening repeatedly over time

repeated · regular · ongoing · frequent · chronic

temporal status

one-timecurrent

Directed flow of charge

present · existing · incumbent · reigning · future

permanence/continuity

one-timepermanent

Fixed without end

lasting · enduring · perpetual · eternal · lifelong

Family

onetime

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G