punctuated equilibrium

punc·tua·te·dequilibrium

uncommon

noun

1.

a theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change

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Broader terms

theory of evolution

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Grammar

noun
singular	punctuated equilibrium
plural	punctuated equilibriums

Nearby words

punctiliousness punctual punctuality punctually punctuate punctuation punctuation mark punctum puncturable puncture

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