Interim

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈintÉœrim/

Origin

From Latin interim ("meanwhile")

Full definition of interim

Adjective

1. transitionalIraq's government is "interim'.
2. temporaryYou are interim manager until he returns from hospital.
• 2012, May 5, Phil McNulty, Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool, Drogba's goal early in the second half - his fourth in this Wembley showpiece - proved decisive as the remarkable turnaround in Chelsea's fortunes under interim manager Roberto di Matteo was rewarded with silverware.

Noun

1. A transitional or temporary period between other events.His car is in the shop, but they gave him a rental to drive in the interim.

Synonyms

• between-time

Anagrams

• mintier
• termini