ad interim

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of AD INTERIM

intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time <will serve as the ad interim CEO until the merger of the two corporations is complete>

Synonyms ad interim, impermanent, interim, provisional, provisionary, provisory, short-term

Near Antonyms final, fixed, set, settled; unconditional, unlimited, unqualified; extended, lasting, long-range, standing; dateless, deathless, endless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, perpetual, timeless, undying, unending

Antonyms long-term, permanent

serving in a position for the time being <an ad interim government until the new constitution goes into effect>

Synonyms ad interim, interim, provisional, provisionary, provisory, temporary

Related Words alternate, backup, jackleg, make-do, makeshift, proxy, stopgap, substitute

Antonyms long-term, permanent

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