supervene

Meanings

Verb

take place as an additional or unexpected development
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.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 14

supervene is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
supervene is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
supervene is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

supervene is a valid Words With Friends word