overarching

o·ver·arch·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [oh-ver-ahr-ching]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈɑr tʃɪŋ/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈrɑː.tʃɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-ahr-ching]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈɑr tʃɪŋ/

Definitions of overarching word

adjective overarching forming an arch above: great trees with overarching branches. 1
adjective overarching encompassing or overshadowing everything: The community's overarching needs are more jobs and better housing. 1
verb with object overarching to span with or like an arch: A new bridge overarches the river. 1
verb without object overarching to form an arch over something: a cerulean sky overarching in the early twilight. 1
noun overarching Forming an arch over something. 1
adjective overarching forming an arc over sth 1

See all 11 definitions of overarching

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Origin of overarching

First appearance:

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1710-20; overarch + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Overarching

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Overarching

overarching popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for overarching

adjective overarching

all-embracing — Something that is all-embracing includes or affects everyone or everything.
all-encompassing — all-embracing.
main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
predominant — having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.
principal — first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost.

All 18 Synonyms of overarching