Overarching - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌəʊvərˈɑːrtʃɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word overarching
Brit.  |ˌəʊvərˈɑːtʃɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word overarching

verb

- Present participle of overarch.

adjective

- That forms an overhead arch
- (by extension) all-embracing or overwhelming
The work attains narrative continuity, variety in its stories, and unity through the overarching idea of metamorphosis

Extra examples

The overarching aim of the project is to contribute to the alleviation of rural poverty.

Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.

The crisis gave an overarching justification to the government's policy.

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