Definition

The act of something occurring or happening after something else, often in a way that is dependent on it.

Example

The supervention of new regulations changed the way businesses operated.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of supervention?

Not really, what does it mean?

It's about how one thing can emerge based on another.

That sounds interesting, I’d love to learn more about it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Supervention is formed from "super-" (meaning above or over) and "venire" (meaning to come). The word describes something that comes upon or occurs in addition to something else, often unexpectedly or as a consequence.

Memory Tip

Think of something that comes 'above' ('super-') or 'over' ('venire') another event — that's why supervention means an additional occurrence.

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