nonrecurring

[ non-ri-kur-ing, -kuhr ]

adjective

1. not occurring or happening again, especially often or periodically.
2. noting or pertaining to an income or charge considered of a nature not likely to occur or happen again.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonrecurring¹

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + recurring

Example Sentences

The featured speakers were Peter Laugharn, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and Elise Buik, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, both fervent believers that homelessness in L.A. can be, “rare, brief and nonrecurring” — a catchphrase among philanthropists deeply involved in housing issues.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hilton Foundation has provided more than $270 million for housing in Los Angeles over the last decade, with a commitment to spend an additional $35 million a year until “rare, brief and nonrecurring” reflects reality, says Laugharn, adding: “We’re not in this to provide perpetual palliative care.”

From Los Angeles Times

She also said the partners had agreed that all companies would be taxed an effective 15% rate on their accounting profit, rather than the underlying profit, which seeks to eliminate the impact of nonrecurring items.

From Reuters

Purdue reported in a court filing that as of March 31, it had spent about $900 million on nonrecurring legal fees since it filed for bankruptcy in 2019 as part of an effort to settle its lawsuits.

From Washington Times

The company estimates it will be hit with about $35 million in nonrecurring fees, including severance pay and other employee-related expenses.

From Washington Times