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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌoʊvərˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/ · UK /ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃɪŋ/
overarching means: Applying to everything or being the most important idea that connects several things.
adjective
Applying to everything or being the most important idea that connects several things.
- Our overarching goal is better health.
- Trust is the overarching theme of the novel.
- An overarching strategy connects the different projects.
Curving above something like a bridge or a rounded roof.
- Overarching branches shaded the path.
- We rested beneath the overarching canopy of trees.
- The overarching roof sheltered the entire courtyard.
noun
A structure that curves over something.
- A stone overarching covered the passage.
- The architect drew an overarching above the entrance.
- Workers repaired the damaged overarching of the gate.
Questions about overarching
What does overarching mean?
Applying to everything or being the most important idea that connects several things.
What is overarching in other languages?
Türkçe: genel · Español: general · Français: global · Deutsch: übergeordnet · Italiano: generale · 日本語: 全体的な
How do you pronounce overarching?
In American English /ˌoʊvərˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/; in British English /ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃɪŋ/.
How do you use overarching in a sentence?
Our overarching goal is better health. Trust is the overarching theme of the novel.
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