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The definition of overarching is forming an arch above or linking everything together.

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An example of overarching is a trellis of roses over a fence gate.
An example of overarching is putting all the construction details into one report.

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See overarching in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

forming an arch above or overhead
encompassing or linking all that is within its scope, range, etc.: an overarching theory, theme, etc.

See overarching in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Forming an arch overhead or above: overarching branches.
Extending over or throughout: “I am not sure whether the missing ingredient . . . is surprise or an overarching radiance” (John Simon).

Related Forms:

oˌver·archˈing·ly adverb

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