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