Overriding

Synonyms of overriding

• dominant
• prevailing
• paramount

Antonyms of overriding

• secondary
• subordinate
• lesser

Collocations of overriding

overriding concern

Frequency: 70 %

Her overriding concern was the safety of her children.

overriding factor

Frequency: 65 %

The overriding factor in his decision was cost.

overriding importance

Frequency: 60 %

The project had overriding importance for the company.

overriding goal

Frequency: 50 %

Their overriding goal was to win the championship.

overriding theme

Frequency: 45 %

The overriding theme of the novel was redemption.

Idiomatic Expressions for overriding

• Phrase: overriding factor
  Meaning: a decisive or most influential factor that outweighs all others
  Usage: The cost of production is the overriding factor in determining the price of the product.