1 : forming an arch overhead an overarching bower an overarching bridge. 2 : dominating or embracing all else overarching goals overarching ambition projects of overarching public benefit— Bob Katz.

What is an example of overarching?

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

What is another term for overarching?

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for overarching. all-embracing, broad, broad-gauge.