overarching

English

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌəʊvəɹˈɑːtʃɪŋ/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˌoʊvəɹˈɑɹtʃɪŋ/, /ˌoʊvəɹˈɑɹkɪŋ/

Verb

overarching

present participle of overarch

Adjective

overarching (comparative more overarching, superlative most overarching)

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

Translations

all-embracing

Swedish: övergripande (sv)

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