overriding — More important than anything else; taking precedence over other considerations. Having supreme authority or influence.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: More important than anything else; taking precedence over other considerations. Having supreme authority or influence.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His overriding passion for pizza made him ignore his diet completely.
- The overriding goal of the mission is to ensure everyone's safety.
- Her overriding fear of spiders made her check every corner before entering the room.
overriding
ADJECTIVE[/ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/]
More important than anything else; taking precedence over other considerations. Having supreme authority or influence.
More important than anything else; taking precedence over other considerations. Having supreme authority or influence.
Her overriding wisdom stops the dividing, providing unity instead!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English, combining 'over' (above, beyond) with 'ride' (to sit on and control). Originally meant literally riding over something, then developed into the figurative sense of having supreme authority or importance that supersedes other considerations.
Breakdown
over- (above, beyond) + ride (to control, dominate) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His overriding passion for pizza made him ignore his diet completely.”
“The overriding goal of the mission is to ensure everyone's safety.”
“Her overriding fear of spiders made her check every corner before entering the room.”
“The company's overriding objective is customer satisfaction.”
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