overarching

Pronunciation

Adjective B2 Upper-intermediate

Covering or influencing everything else within a particular situation, the single most important or general point.

"Reducing costs was the overarching goal behind almost every decision the new manager made."

Synonyms and antonyms

primary central

Which word fits the gap? "Reducing costs was the _____ goal behind almost every decision the new manager made."

Answer: overarching

In your own words, what does "overarching" mean?

Covering or influencing everything else within a particular situation, the single most important or general point.