Example: Unforeseen events may supervene and alter the original agreement.
Definition
"To supervene" means to occur or happen afterward, especially as an unexpected or additional event that influences or changes a previous situation or condition, often in a philosophical context where one state depends on or arises from another.
Translations
sobrevenir
intreden
succeir
survenir
eintreten
Etymology
The word "to supervene" comes from the Latin 'supervenire,' meaning 'to come upon' or 'occur unexpectedly.' It combines 'super-' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' and 'venire' meaning 'to come.' Did you know? In philosophy, it highlights how one property or event arises contingent upon another.
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"To supervene" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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