supervene.
To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
Meaning & usage
To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
To supersede.
To be dependent on an earlier event.
To be dependent on something else for existence, truth, or instantiation.
To occur as an interruption or change to an existing situation.
Where this word comes from
From Latin supervenīre (“come over or upon, overtake”), from super (“above”) + veniō (“come”).
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