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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characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

a person employed to do all kinds of work or tasks.

intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts.

a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

wicked; sinful.

to adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.