supervenient Synonyms & Antonyms
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Supervenient as an Adjective
1
In a relationship with another set such that membership in the other set implies membership in the present set
If mental properties are supervenient on physical properties, people with identical bodies will also have identical minds.
2
Supervening; occurring subsequently; coming after something, especially when not causally connected.
Supervenient in a Sentence
If mental properties are supervenient on physical properties, people with identical bodies will also have identical minds.
Word Forms & Grammar
supervenient (comparative more supervenient, superlative most supervenient)
Origin of Supervenient
From Latin supervenient-, stem of superveniens, present participle of supervenio (“to come to or in addition to, to overtake”).
Supervenient at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Meaning | In a relationship with another set such that membership in the other set implies membership in the present set |
| Comparative / superlative | more supervenient, most supervenient |