Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for overriding. Search instead for overtiming.
Synonyms

overriding

American  
[oh-ver-rahy-ding] / ˌoʊ vərˈraɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking precedence over all other considerations.


overriding British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈraɪdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking precedence

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of overriding

First recorded in 1820–30; override + -ing 2

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

After 120 minutes and a penalty shootout, the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dream came to a crushing end in Prague with "pain" the overriding emotion for manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.

From BBC

Draper's absence from the tour is the overriding reason why he has lost the British top spot, but Norrie has had an excellent run after falling outside the top 90 in April.

From BBC

"Don't act like the victim," was the overriding message.

From BBC

The main issue is that the overriding requirement to ensure the battery is fully charged at the most performance-sensitive parts of the circuit is reducing the driving challenge, especially in the most demanding high-speed corners.

From BBC

Each time she persisted, overriding my commands, I scolded her for fighting me, and each time I would find later that she was right.

From Literature