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
1
More important than anything else in the situation; taking priority.
"Safety was their overriding concern during the rescue."
How to use overriding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe single most important factor — one that outweighs everything else.
Common pairings
overriding concern
overriding priority
overriding factor
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Word forms
- Plural
- overridings
- Comparative
- more overriding
- Superlative
- most overriding
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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.
