verb
supervene
Supervene (verb) means to follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
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.
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Etymology
From Latin supervenīre (“come over or upon, overtake”), from super (“above”) + veniō (“come”).
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What is the meaning of supervene?
"supervene" (verb) means to follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
What are the different meanings of supervene?
"supervene" has 3 main meanings: 1. To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast; 2. To supersede; 3. To be dependent on an earlier event.