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Antonyms for overriding

Grammar : Adj
Spell : oh-ver-rahy-ding
Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈraɪ dɪŋ


Definition of overriding

Origin :
  • Old English oferridan "to ride across," from ofer "over" (see over) + ridan "to ride" (see ride (v.)). Originally literal, of cavalry, etc. Figurative meaning "to set aside arrogantly" is from 1827. The mechanical sense "to suspend automatic operation" is attested from 1946. As a noun in this sense from 1946. Related: Overrode; overriding; overridden.
  • adj central, most important
Example sentences :
  • Rather, conflict is an overriding feature of the human condition.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • Man immediately proceeded to discover means of overriding the limit.
  • Extract from : « Indian Home Rule » by M. K. Gandhi
  • She was headstrong and accustomed to overriding opposition: to having her own way.
  • Extract from : « Dominie Dean » by Ellis Parker Butler
  • His triumph in his own efficiency was overriding his annoyance.
  • Extract from : « The Professor's Mystery » by Wells Hastings
  • Accordingly, there is thus produced an overriding of the pressures.
  • Extract from : « Artistic Anatomy of Animals » by douard Cuyer
  • "I will not let him go," said Mrs. Gresley, the mother in her overriding her awe of the Bishop.
  • Extract from : « Red Pottage » by Mary Cholmondeley
  • But they will be overriding alliances, not overriding rulers.
  • Extract from : « What is Coming? » by H. G. Wells
  • Yet the command of Zeus his master is urgent, overriding the claims of kindred blood.
  • Extract from : « Authors of Greece » by T. W. Lumb
  • He believed fundamentally in the gracious Word of God revealed to man, as overriding and over-ruling all other authorities.
  • Extract from : « John Knox » by A. Taylor Innes
  • But the greatest danger lay, not in overriding the House, but in undermining it by political bribery.
  • Extract from : « Give Me Liberty » by Thomas J. Wertenbaker

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