übergreifend
Translation
comprehensive, overarching, cross-cutting
Examples
Wir brauchen eine übergreifende Lösung.
We need a comprehensive solution.
Das ist ein fächerübergreifendes Projekt.
This is an interdisciplinary project.
Grammar Patterns
a comprehensive ((noun)) We need a comprehensive solution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umfassend, weitreichend, allgemein
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'übergreifen' (to reach over, to overlap), from 'über' (over) + 'greifen' (to grip, seize).
Memory Tips
Picture an idea 'reaching' ('greifen') 'over' ('über') multiple departments to create a company-wide solution.