interim

¹in·ter·im

noun \ˈin-tə-rəm\

Definition of INTERIM

: an intervening time : interval

Examples of INTERIM

1. <there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized>

Origin of INTERIM

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

First Known Use: circa 1580

Related to INTERIM

Synonyms: discontinuity, hiatus, hiccup (also hiccough), gap, interlude, intermission, interregnum, interruption, interstice, interval, parenthesis

Antonyms: continuation, continuity

Related Words: caesura, comma, interspace, lag, pause, space, time lag, window; entr'acte; bumper; adjournment, discontinuance, lapse, suspension; lull, recess, respite, rest; subinterval

Near Antonyms: continuum, run, stretch; procession, progression

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