overriding /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Superior, of supreme importance in the case.Our overriding concern is the safety of the children. noun1 •The act or process by which something is overridden. formsoverridings · more overriding · most overriding