Supervene

soo-per-VEEN (/ˌsuːpəˈviːn/)

to occur as something additional, often unexpected.

“If environmental changes supervene, goldfish can quickly adapt, demonstrating memory and learning abilities that last for months.”

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a nickname, especially one that is descriptive or familiar.

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

sly or cunning intelligence or deceitfulness.

completely fascinated or absorbed; entranced.

the state of being the firstborn child

to speak or write at length or in detail.