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, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley