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in·ter·im 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 > |