Definition for SU-PER-AD-VE'NI-ENT

SU-PER-AD-VE'NI-ENT, a. [L. superadveniens.]

  1. Coming upon; coming to the increase or assistance of something. When a man has done bravely by the superadvenient assistance of his God. – More.
  2. Coming unexpectedly. [This word is little used.]

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