supervenient
supervenient · more supervenient · most supervenient
In a relationship with another set such that membership in the other set implies…In a relationship with another set such that membership in the other set implies membership in the present set
Meaning
2 sensesIn a relationship with another set such that membership in the other set implies membership in the present set
If mental properties are supervenient on physical properties, people with identical bodies will also have identical minds.
Supervening; occurring subsequently; coming after something, especially when not causally connected.
Origin
From Latin supervenient-, stem of superveniens, present participle of supervenio (“to comeFrom Latin supervenient-, stem of superveniens, present participle of supervenio (“to come to or in addition to, to overtake”).
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Forms
more supervenient, most supervenient| Comparative | more supervenient Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most supervenient Lesson |
regular
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form