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overarching

/ˌəʊvəˈɑːtʃɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈɑrʧɪŋ/

Translations

overarchinggerund / present participle

/ˌəʊ.vəˈrɑː.tʃɪŋ/

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑːr.tʃɪŋ/

Functions as a present-participle adjective derived from the verb “overarch”.

globalAu sens figuré, pour une idée, un thème ou un cadre qui englobe l’ensemble.

The overarching theme of the novel is the struggle between good and evil.

Le thème global du roman est la lutte entre le bien et le mal.

Additional translations

surplombantAu sens concret, en parlant de quelque chose qui forme une voûte ou passe au-dessus.

Synonyms

overarchverb

overarching

Gerund

overarched

Past Simple

overarched

Past Participle

overarching

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈɑːtʃ/

/ˌoʊvərˈɑrtʃ/

former une arche au-dessus deSens littéral.

The branches of the trees overarch the pathway, creating a natural tunnel.

Les branches des arbres forment une arche au-dessus du sentier, créant un tunnel naturel.

Additional translations

engloberSens figuré : dominer ou structurer un ensemble.

Synonyms

extend over

Definitions

overarchinggerund / present participle

Comprehensive or all-encompassing; including or covering all elements or aspects.

The overarching theme of the novel is the struggle between good and evil.

Forming an arch over something; spanning or extending across.

The overarching branches of the trees created a natural canopy over the path.

overarchverb

To form an arch over something.

The branches of the trees overarch the pathway, creating a natural tunnel.

To dominate or encompass something as an overarching feature or theme

Questions about identity overarch the entire discussion