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How do you spell Interim?

Correct spelling

interim

Remember INTER (between) + IM: the time between events has an 'i' before 'm'

Why is interim spelled this way?

From Latin interim, meanwhile. INTER (between). An interim is the time between — the gap that separates what was from what will be.

Common misspellings of interim

interuminteremintriminterium

Example

She served as interim director while they searched for a permanent replacement.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell interim?+
The correct spelling is "interim". Remember INTER (between) + IM: the time between events has an 'i' before 'm'
Is it interum or interim?+
The correct spelling is "interim", not "interum".

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