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comparative more one-off, superlative most one-off
Occurring once, independent of any pattern; one-time. quotations examples
If such a casting was wanted in a hurry — a one-off job — there would be no question of molding it on a machine.
1905, Foundry, volume 50, page 198
Moreover, given that recent measures to cut the deficit have been more one-off than of a structural fiscal nature, meeting this debt target is likely only
2006 September 1, EIU Country Analysis, Malta: Country outlook
A County Fermanagh woman has officiated at the formal registration of the birth of Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace. It's the second time she's been on royal baby duty at the palace as she previously officiated at the registration of Prince George. She said at the time that it was a "one-off" honour, but that has now been disproved with a repeat visit for Princess Charlotte.
2015 May 6, Colin O'Carroll, “Fermanagh woman thought registering a royal baby was a one-off honour... now Princess Charlotte has come along she's done it twice”, in Belfast Telegraph, retrieved 2015-05-14
In July, South Western Railway and Network Rail ran a one-off Class 159 to Fawley, to demonstrate the line's viability. [...] A second 'fact-finding' trial passenger train for DfT officials is now proposed.
2020 December 16, “Network News: "Robust case" for Fawley branch line reopening”, in Rail, page 14
Singular; unique; special; remarkable. quotations examples
BMW is to create a one-off tribute to the iconic 3.0 CSL.
2015 May 13, Hunter Skipworth, “BMW to create one-off tribute to 3.0 CSL”, in Evo, retrieved 2015-05-14
plural one-offs
(idiomatic) Something that is done, created, etc. only once, and often quickly, simply, or improvisationally. examples
Something unique and remarkable. examples