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Synonyms for overarching

  • adjective

Most common

all-embracing all-encompassing

All synonyms

Adjective

1. All-encompassing — dominating or covering something for the most part

all-encompassing, all-embracing

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Dominating or covering something for the most part.

    the overarching idea of a work

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
overarchingrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.