nonce word

• Ein Wort, das für einen einzelnen Anlass oder einen bestimmten Kontext erfunden oder verwendet wird, oft zu einem einmaligen Zweck, und nicht dafür gedacht ist, in den allgemeinen Wortschatz einzugehen.

A word coined or used for a single specific occasion or particular context, often created for a unique purpose and not intended to enter general vocabulary.

1. Coined for a single occasionC2formal

   A word invented or used for a single specific occasion or context, often not entering general usage.

   Okkasionalismus

   • The author created a nonce word to describe the unique emotion in the poem.
   • In his speech, he used a nonce word that perfectly captured the moment.
   • Linguists study nonce words to understand creative language use.