interim
Translation
interim, temporary, provisional
Examples
She was appointed as the interim director.
She was appointed as the interim director.
They reached an interim agreement.
They reached an interim agreement.
Grammar Patterns
an interim ((noun)) a temporary (noun) We need an interim solution to the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: temporary, provisional; Antonyms: permanent, final
Etymology
From Latin 'interim', meaning 'in the meantime', from 'inter' (between).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'interval' between two permanent things. An 'interim' solution fills that gap.