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ad in·​ter·​im | \ ˈad-ˈin-tə-rəm How to pronounce ad interim (audio) , -ˌrim also ˈäd-\

Definition of ad interim

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: for the intervening time : temporarily

ad interim

adjective

Definition of ad interim (Entry 2 of 2)

: made or serving ad interim
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Synonyms & Antonyms for ad interim

Synonyms: Adjective

impermanent, interim, provisional, provisionary, provisory, short-term, temporary

Antonyms: Adjective

long-term, permanent

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Examples of ad interim in a Sentence

Adjective

 will serve as the ad interim CEO until the merger of the two corporations is complete an ad interim government until the new constitution goes into effect

First Known Use of ad interim

Adverb

1701, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1818, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ad interim

Adverb

borrowed from New Latin

Adjective

derivative of ad interim entry 1

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The first known use of ad interim was in 1701

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ad interim

adjective
\ ˈad-ˈin-tə-rəm, ˈäd-, -ˌrim\

Legal Definition of ad interim

: made or serving temporarily or for the time being an ad interim committee

History and Etymology for ad interim

Latin, for the intervening time

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