adj Uncommon

overriding

oh-vuh-REYE-dihng

Overriding (adj) means More important than anything else in the situation; taking priority. Example: “Safety was their overriding concern during the rescue.”

adj

More important than anything else in the situation; taking priority.

"Safety was their overriding concern during the rescue."

How to use overriding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe single most important factor — one that outweighs everything else.

Common pairings

overriding concern overriding priority overriding factor

Word forms

more overriding comparative, overridings plural, most overriding superlative

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Rhymes for overriding

hiding riding aiding siding biding abiding gliding sliding guiding raiding avoiding dividing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “overriding” mean?

The word “overriding” means more important than anything else in the situation; taking priority. In plain terms, the single most important factor — one that outweighs everything else.

How do you pronounce “overriding”?

“Overriding” is pronounced oh-vuh-REYE-dihng (/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “overriding” in a sentence?

Here is “overriding” used in a sentence: “Safety was their overriding concern during the rescue.”

What part of speech is “overriding”?

“Overriding” is an adjective.

Is “overriding” a common word?

“Overriding” is an uncommon word in modern English.