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

Words are but symbols for the relations of things to one another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute truth.
Friedrich Nietzsche