OVERRIDING
(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Overriding.
Overriding - as an adjective satellite
Having superior power and influence
Example: "The predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paramountpredominantpredominatepreponderantpreponderatingOverriding - as a verb
To ride across or beyond something.
To ride a horse too hard.
To counteract the normal operation of something; to countermand with orders of higher priority.
Example: "The congress promptly overrode the president's veto, passing the bill into law."
To define a new behaviour of a method by creating the same method of the superclass with the same name and signature.
Overriding - as a noun
The act or process by which something is overridden.
Overriding - as an adjective
Superior, of supreme importance in the case.
Example Sentences
"The overriding of the veto was a clear sign of defiance."
"His overriding concern is the safety of his family."
"The committee reached an overriding consensus on the proposal."
"The manager's overriding priority is to increase sales."
"She had an overriding sense of duty to her country."
Word Game Points
Is OVERRIDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overriding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERRIDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is OVERRIDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overriding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERRIDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is OVERRIDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overriding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERRIDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.