overmastering

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adjective

over·mas·ter·ing ˌō-vər-ˈma-stə-riŋ

Synonyms of overmastering

: dominant sense 1a

overmastering behavior

the overmastering question

overmastering

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present participle of overmaster

Examples of overmastering in a Sentence

Adjective a matter that should be given overmastering priority by the incoming administration

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overmastering was in 1613

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“Overmastering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overmastering. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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