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

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis