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non-recurring

|non/re/cur/ring|

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/nɑn-rɪˈkɜrɪŋ/

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/nɒn-rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/

one-time event

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-recurring' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'recur' meaning 'to happen again'.

Historical Evolution

'Recur' comes from the Latin word 'recurrere', which means 'to run back'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'recur' meant 'to run back', but over time it evolved to mean 'to happen again'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not occurring again or repeatedly; not happening more than once.

The company reported a non-recurring expense in their financial statement.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41