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Meaning of overriding
The primary meaning of "overriding" is to be more important or powerful than anything else.
Etymology of overriding
The word "overriding" originates from the verb "ride", which comes from Old English "rīdan", and the prefix "over-", which indicates superiority or precedence, with historical usage dating back to the 15th century.
Synonyms
predominant
supreme
overriding
primary
paramount
preeminent
superior
dominant
ruling
governing
controlling
directing
commanding
leading
prevailing
dominant
uppermost
foremost
most important
crucial
vital
decisive
pivotal
key
central
main
principal
chief
major
prominent
notable
notablest
outstanding
preponderant
regnant
sovereign
transcendent
Definitions
- Most important or pressing, taking priority over other considerations
- * Having or exerting control or influence over others
Usage Examples
- The company's overriding concern is to increase profits
- * The need for safety is the overriding consideration in this design
Antonyms
secondary
subordinate
inferior
minor
lesser
less important
insignificant
trivial
unimportant
inconsequential
negligible
minor
subordinate
subject
subjugated
dominated
controlled
governed
directed
commanded
led
inferior
lower
lesser
junior
smaller