An interval during which continuity is suspended

• break

  1. Break dancing.
  2. An escape:
  3. The result of breaking, as a crack, separation, or opening:

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  1. Break dancing.
  2. An escape:
  3. The result of breaking, as a crack, separation, or opening:

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• gap

  1. An interruption of continuity in space or time; hiatus; lacuna
  2. A problematic situation resulting from such a disparity:
  3. An interruption of continuity:

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  1. An interruption of continuity in space or time; hiatus; lacuna
  2. A problematic situation resulting from such a disparity:
  3. An interruption of continuity:

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• hiatus

  1. (Phonet.) A slight pause in pronunciation between two successive vowels in adjacent words or syllables, as between the sounds represented by the successive e's in he entered and reenter
  2. (Anatomy) A separation, aperture, fissure, or short passage in an organ or body part.
  3. A gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break:

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  1. (Phonet.) A slight pause in pronunciation between two successive vowels in adjacent words or syllables, as between the sounds represented by the successive e's in he entered and reenter
  2. (Anatomy) A separation, aperture, fissure, or short passage in an organ or body part.
  3. A gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break:

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• lacuna

  1. An empty space or a missing part; a gap:
  2. (Anatomy) A cavity, space, or depression, especially in a bone, containing cartilage or bone cells.
  3. A space where something has been omitted or has come out; gap; hiatus; esp., a missing portion in a manuscript, text, etc.

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  1. An empty space or a missing part; a gap:
  2. (Anatomy) A cavity, space, or depression, especially in a bone, containing cartilage or bone cells.
  3. A space where something has been omitted or has come out; gap; hiatus; esp., a missing portion in a manuscript, text, etc.

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• void

  1. (Card Games) The absence, from a player's hand as dealt, of any cards in a certain suit
  2. Total absence of something normally present
  3. An open space or a break in continuity; a gap.

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  1. (Card Games) The absence, from a player's hand as dealt, of any cards in a certain suit
  2. Total absence of something normally present
  3. An open space or a break in continuity; a gap.

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Intended, used, or present for a limited time

• impermanent

  1. Not permanent; not lasting; fleeting; temporary

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  1. Not permanent; not lasting; fleeting; temporary

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• provisional

  1. Of or relating to any of the extremist factions of the Irish Republican Army established in 1970.
  2. Having the nature of a temporary provision; arranged or established for the time being, pending permanent arrangement or establishment

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  1. Of or relating to any of the extremist factions of the Irish Republican Army established in 1970.
  2. Having the nature of a temporary provision; arranged or established for the time being, pending permanent arrangement or establishment

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• short-range

  1. Not looking far into the future
  2. Designed for or limited to short distances:
  3. Intended for use on something close or nearby.

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  1. Not looking far into the future
  2. Designed for or limited to short distances:
  3. Intended for use on something close or nearby.

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• short-term

  1. Designating memory involving recent facts or events
  2. Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future.
  3. Designating or of a bond, capital gain, etc. that involves a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, for maturity, repayment, amortization, etc. or for computing tax liability

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  1. Designating memory involving recent facts or events
  2. Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future.
  3. Designating or of a bond, capital gain, etc. that involves a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, for maturity, repayment, amortization, etc. or for computing tax liability

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• temporary

  1. Lasting, enjoyed, used, etc. for a time only; not permanent

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  1. Lasting, enjoyed, used, etc. for a time only; not permanent

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Temporarily assuming the duties of another

• acting

  1. Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another.
  2. That acts; functioning
  3. Temporarily taking over the duties (of a specified position)

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  1. Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another.
  2. That acts; functioning
  3. Temporarily taking over the duties (of a specified position)

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• ad interim

  1. In the meantime; temporarily
  2. During or taking place during an intermediate interval of time; temporary:
  3. Temporary

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  1. In the meantime; temporarily
  2. During or taking place during an intermediate interval of time; temporary:
  3. Temporary

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• pro tem

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• provisional

  1. Of or relating to any of the extremist factions of the Irish Republican Army established in 1970.
  2. Having the nature of a temporary provision; arranged or established for the time being, pending permanent arrangement or establishment

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  1. Of or relating to any of the extremist factions of the Irish Republican Army established in 1970.
  2. Having the nature of a temporary provision; arranged or established for the time being, pending permanent arrangement or establishment

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• temporary

  1. Something that will last for only a limited period of time; transitory. Temporary is meaningless with regard to the duration of the length of time that it will last; however, it is used to designate absence of permanence. Something that will last for only a limited period of time; transitory. Temporary is meaningless with regard to the duration of the length of time that it will last; however, it is used to designate absence of permanence.

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  1. Something that will last for only a limited period of time; transitory. Temporary is meaningless with regard to the duration of the length of time that it will last; however, it is used to designate absence of permanence. Something that will last for only a limited period of time; transitory. Temporary is meaningless with regard to the duration of the length of time that it will last; however, it is used to designate absence of permanence.

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