interim
|in-ter-im|
/ˈɪn.tər.ɪm/
temporary period
Etymology
'interim' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interim,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and '-im' was a suffix used for adverbs.
'interim' changed from the Latin word 'interim' and eventually became the modern English word 'interim'.
Initially, it meant 'in the meantime,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temporary or provisional arrangement; an intervening time.
The interim between the two projects was used for training.
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Adjective 1
serving as a temporary measure until something permanent is established.
He was appointed as the interim manager until a permanent one was found.
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