INTERIM


Meaning of INTERIM in English

I. ˈintərə̇m also -ntəˌrim sometimes -n.trə̇m noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin, adverb, meanwhile, from inter between — more at inter-

1. : a time intervening : meantime , interval

interim between phases of the battle

interim between arrival and departure

2. : a provisional decision or arrangement ; specifically : a compromise attempting to settle controversies between Catholics and Protestants

Ratisbon Interim

Synonyms: see break

II. adverb

Etymology: Latin

: in the meantime : meanwhile

had tasted interim of the life of the sporting gentleman — Adrian Bell

III. adjective

: belonging to an interim : done, made, or occurring for an interim or meantime : temporary , provisional

interim committee

interim government

interim lease

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.