supervene
To follow closely, either as a consequence or in contrastTo follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
Meaning
5 senses(intransitive)To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
To supersede.
To be dependent on an earlier event.
More meanings 2
To be dependent on something else for existence, truth, or instantiation.
To occur as an interruption or change to an existing situation.
- take place as an additional or unexpected development
Origin
From Latin supervenīre (“come over or upon, overtake”), from super (“above”) + veniō (“comFrom Latin supervenīre (“come over or upon, overtake”), from super (“above”) + veniō (“come”).
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Forms
supervenes, supervening, supervened, supervenedregular · Lesson
| Base form | supervene · to supervene |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | supervenes |
| Present participle | supervening |
| Past simple | supervened |
| Past participle | supervened |
Tenses
supervene · supervened · will supervene · have supervenedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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