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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInterim
/ˈɪn.tər.ɪm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
For the time being; temporary and intended to be used or accepted until a permanent one is available.
"The company appointed an interim CEO while the board searched for a permanent replacement."
- 1
The intervening time; the period between two events or occurrences.
"Negotiations broke down, but in the interim, both sides agreed to maintain the status quo."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin adverb 'interim', meaning 'meanwhile' or 'in the meantime', originating from the preposition 'inter' (between). It entered the English language in the late 16th century, initially functioning as a noun and later expanding into adjectival usage to describe temporary arrangements or periods.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Interim" is said worldwide
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intérimaire
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.te.ʁi.mɛʁ/
"Il a signé un accord intérimaire avec le syndicat."
Übergangs-
Transliteration: /ˈyːbɐɡaŋs/
"Sie haben eine Übergangsvereinbarung getroffen."
interinale
Transliteration: /in.te.riˈna.le/
"Hanno firmato un accordo interinale."
interino
Transliteration: /in.teˈɾi.no/
"Firmaron un acuerdo interino para resolver la disputa."
interino
Transliteration: /ĩ.teˈɾi.nu/
"Eles estabeleceram um acordo interino."
अंतरिम
Transliteration: antrim
"उन्होंने एक अंतरिम समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए।"
临时
Transliteration: línshí
"双方签署了一项临时协议。"
잠정적인
Transliteration: jamjeongjeogin
"그들은 잠정적인 합의에 도달했습니다."
暫定的な
Transliteration: zanteiteki na
"両者は暫定的な合意に署名した。"
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