supervene

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   take place as an additional or unexpected development

   Complications can supervene after the first symptoms fade.

2. 2
   verb

   To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.

   Complications can supervene after the first symptoms fade.

3. 3
   verb

   To supersede.

   Complications can supervene after the first symptoms fade.

From Latin supervenīre (“come over or upon, overtake”), from super (“above”) + veniō (“come”).

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