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BNC: 35985 COCA: 15302

overarching

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overarching /ˌoʊvɚˈɑɚtʃɪŋ/ adjective
overarching
/ˌoʊvɚˈɑɚtʃɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of OVERARCHING
formal
: including or influencing every part of something包罗万象的;支配一切的;首要的
BNC: 35985 COCA: 15302

overarching

adjective

over·​arch·​ing ˌō-vər-ˈär-chiŋ How to pronounce overarching (audio)
1
: forming an arch overhead
an overarching bower
an overarching bridge
2
: dominating or embracing all else
overarching goals
overarching ambition
projects of overarching public benefit Bob Katz

Example Sentences

Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
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Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of overarching was in 1720
BNC: 35985 COCA: 15302

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