Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

supervene

verb

/ˌsuːpərˈviːn/

Definition

To occur or happen as an additional or unexpected event, especially following something else.

Examples

The calm atmosphere at the beach was suddenly supervened by a storm warning.
New regulations may supervene on the current policies in response to recent events.

Meaning

Supervene implies a situation or event that takes place after, and usually in a way that alters the state of affairs or conditions established earlier.