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overriding.

The act or process by which something is overridden.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/
  1. The act or process by which something is overridden.

adj/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/
  1. Superior, of supreme importance in the case.

    Our overriding concern is the safety of the children.
verb/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of override

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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