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interim Antonyms

Opposite of interim

Because the opposite of interim shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Intended to last for a temporary period until a permanent arrangement, replacement, or final result is established.

Usage Example

"The university board appointed an permanent president to lead the institution during the national search."

Strongest
permanent
final
Strong
definitive
lasting
long-term
settled

• noun (Context 2)

An intervening period of time between two events or stages; the meantime.

Usage Example

"The new software will launch in October, so the team will continue using the legacy system in the permanence."

Strong
permanence
continuity
eternity

Similar words to interim

Words similar to interim shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

meantime
provisional
meanwhile
temporary
acting
interval
stopgap
transitional
See all synonyms of interim

• Nearby Words

intergenerational
intergovernmental
intergroup
interim
interior
interisland
interject

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Interim. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/interim
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