Associations to the word «Supervene»

Wiktionary

SUPERVENE, verb. To follow something closely, either as a consequence or in contrast
SUPERVENE, verb. To supersede
SUPERVENE, verb. To be dependent on an earlier event
SUPERVENE, verb. (philosophy) to be dependent on something else for existence, truth, or instantiation.

Dictionary definition

SUPERVENE, verb. Take place as an additional or unexpected development.

Wise words

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery