Meaning of the word supervene in English

What does supervene mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

supervene

US /ˌsuː.pɚˈviːn/
UK /ˌsuː.pɚˈviːn/

Verb

1.

to happen in the middle of a situation that already exists, and change that situation:

Example:
A limited life expectancy can include plenty of activities with lots of living, until dying (or death) supervenes.
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