Definitions For Overarching

Noun

OVERARCHING (plural OVERARCHINGs) A structure that arches over something.

Adjective

That forms an overhead arch (by extension) all-embracing or overwhelming : Synonym: all-embracing, all-encompassing : {{ux, en, The work attains narrative continuity, variety in its stories, and unity through the overarching idea of metamorphosis.}}

Translations

Indonesian: menyeluruh Italian: omnicomprensivo Russian: всеобъе́млющий Swedish: övergripande

Verb

{{infl of, en, overarch, , ing-form}}

Is Overarching a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
20
Words with Friends
23

The word Overarching is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Overarching in a Sentence

  • Computer downtime is an overarching problem in all departments.

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