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overridden

o·ver·ride
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb oh-ver-rahyd; noun oh-ver-rahyd]
    • /verb ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; noun ˈoʊ vərˌraɪd/
    • /ˌəʊ.vəˈraɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb oh-ver-rahyd; noun oh-ver-rahyd]
    • /verb ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd; noun ˈoʊ vərˌraɪd/

Definitions of overridden word

  • verb with object overridden to prevail or have dominance over; have final authority or say over; overrule: to override one's advisers. 1
  • verb with object overridden to disregard, set aside, or nullify; countermand: to override the board's veto. 1
  • verb with object overridden to take precedence over; preempt or supersede: to override any other considerations. 1
  • verb with object overridden to extend beyond or spread over; overlap. 1
  • verb with object overridden to modify or suspend the ordinary functioning of; alter the normal operation of. 1
  • verb with object overridden to ride over or across. 1

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Origin of overridden

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English overriden to ride over or across, Old English oferrīdan. See over-, ride

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Parts of speech for Overridden

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

overridden popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.

overridden usage trend in Literature

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