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    overriding
    /ˌəʊvəˈrʌɪdɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. more important than any other considerations: "the overriding concern of the organizers was the financial crisis"
    • 2. extending or moving over something, especially while remaining in close contact: technical "oceanic lithosphere beneath an overriding continental plate"

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    Learn the meaning of overriding as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms and usage examples. Overriding can mean more important than anything else or travelling on public transport further than your ticket allows.

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    Overriding is an adjective that means chief, principal, or most important. It is often used to describe a concern, factor, or issue that overshadows or outweighs others.

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    Overriding definition: taking precedence over all other considerations.. See examples of OVERRIDING used in a sentence.

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    Override definition: to prevail or have dominance over; have final authority or say over; overrule. See examples of OVERRIDE used in a sentence.

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    Overriding means more important than anything else in a particular situation. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes from OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.

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