overriding

o·ver·rid·ing

adjective

First in priority; more important than all others: Our overriding concern is the eradication of illiteracy.

Related Forms:

o′ver·rid′ing·ly
adverb

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Verb

Present participle of override.

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One of the overriding advantages of the Gazelle is the ability to get in an aerobic exercise session without the hassle of dealing with inclement weather or other barriers to cardio workouts.
Fractures can be further subdivided by the positions of bony fragments and are described as comminuted, non-displaced, impacted, overriding, angulated, displaced, avulsed, and segmental.
While some categories of environmentally sensitive items are regulated, such as Energy Star appliances, there is no overriding rating system devoted to green products.
An overriding concern regarding wind energy is human health effects and research has confirmed that wind generators may negatively impact human health.
That's because hypnosis activates a different state of your mind, overriding your conscious mind in which you formulate your daily thoughts.

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