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verb
To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To supersede.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To be dependent on an earlier event.
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verb
To be dependent on something else for existence, truth, or instantiation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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verb
To occur as an interruption or change to an existing situation.
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verb
take place as an additional or unexpected development
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place
History
From Latin supervenīre (“come over or upon, overtake”), from super (“above”) + veniō (“come”).
