- over·arch·ing
- /ˌoʊvɚˈɑɚʧıŋ/ adjformal : including or influencing every part of something
the book's overarching theme
Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
the book's overarching theme
Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
o|ver|arch|ing — «OH vuhr AHR chihng», adjective. 1. that arches over; forming an arch overhead: »the overarching sky, an overarching bower. 2. Figurative. covering or including all; all embracing: »All the tribes were held together within the overarching… … Useful english dictionary
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weep´ing|ly — weep|ing «WEE pihng», adjective. 1. that weeps. 2. having thin branches that arch over and hang down drooping: »a weeping shrub. 3. dripping; rainy: »weeping skies. –weep´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
weep|ing — «WEE pihng», adjective. 1. that weeps. 2. having thin branches that arch over and hang down drooping: »a weeping shrub. 3. dripping; rainy: »weeping skies. –weep´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
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overarching — o ver*arch ing, a. 1. Forming an arch (over something). [PJC] 2. Dominating or overshadowing all other considerations. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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