English Explanatory Dictionary

supervene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
  2. To supersede.
  3. To be dependent on an earlier event.
  4. To be dependent on something else for existence, truth, or instantiation.
  5. To occur as an interruption or change to an existing situation.

Word forms

supervene supervenes supervening supervened

Etymology

From Latin supervenīre (“come over or upon, overtake”), from super (“above”) + veniō (“come”).

Related words

convene supervenience supervenient supervention
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