supervene
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pərˈvin verb (used without object), su·per·vened, su·per·ven·ing.
1.
to take place or occur as something additional or extraneous (sometimes followed by on or upon ).
2.
to ensue.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to follow closely; ensue |
| 2. | to occur as an unexpected or extraneous development |
| [C17: from Latin supervenīre to come upon, from | |
| super'venience | |
| —n | |
| supervention | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
supervene
1594 (implied in supervenient), from L. supervenire "come on top of," from super "over, upon" (see super-) + venire "come."
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Example sentences
The multidisciplinary team should be involved so that a clear plan of care is in place should preterm labour supervene.
During the first four days after the accident acute apprehension was felt by the physicians that tetanus might supervene.
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