Meaning of supervene in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌsupərˈvin/

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1. Verb

   supervene

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from Latin supervenire, from super-‘in addition’ + venire‘come’

   Definitions

   1. take place as an additional or unexpected development