What does overriding mean?
Overriding means present participle and gerund of override.
Overriding
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of override.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of override
- The act or process by which something is overridden.
- Superior, of supreme importance in the case.
Example Sentences
Our overriding concern is the safety of the children.
The overriding fact of our lives, the shadow that determined everything we did or did not do or longed to do, was poverty.
The overriding fear among the APPRG [All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group] was that the Treasury's micro-management of the rail industry would mean that it determines Great British Railway's future moves, rather than the DfT.
Synonyms for overriding
Antonyms for overriding
Related Words
Word Forms
- overridings
- more overriding
- most overriding
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overriding?
Common synonyms include dominant, predominant, predominate, preponderant.
What is the opposite of overriding?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use overriding in a sentence?
Our overriding concern is the safety of the children.
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