2. Adjective. That forms an overhead arch ¹
3. Adjective. (context: by extension) all-embracing or overwhelming ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overarching
1. overarch [v] - See also: overarch
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overarching
Literary usage of Overarching
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Review of the EPA Water Security Research and Technical Support Action Plan by National Research Council (U.S.), Panel on Water System Security Research, Inc NetLibrary (2004)
"Key issues addressed include presenting an overarching framework for the Action
Plan, developing an effective implementation strategy for this research, ..."
2. Managing Coal Combustion Residues in Mines by National Academies Press, National Research Council (U. S.) (2006)
"overarching ISSUES AND CONCERNS The committee was tasked to address several
overarching issues, including the current provisions for public involvement and ..."
3. A Risk Reduction Strategy for Human Exploration of Space: A Review of NASA's by David E. Longnecker, Ricardo A. Molins (2006)
"... space flight on crew health and incremental risk • Autonomous medical care
and self-care overarching ISSUES overarching issues are those factors that, ..."