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Overpowering Definition & Meaning

overpowering
adjective
  1. so strong as to be irresistible; "an overpowering need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming"; "an overwhelming majority"

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What does overpowering mean?
so strong as to be irresistible; "an overpowering need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming"; "an overwhelming majority"
What part of speech is overpowering?
Overpowering is an adjective.

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