theory of punctuated equilibrium

theo·ryof·punc·tuatedequilibrium

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noun

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

Synonyms

punctuated equilibrium
theory of punctuated equilibrium

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Broader terms

theory of evolution

Grammar

noun
singular	theory of punctuated equilibrium
plural	theory of punctuated equilibriums

Nearby words

theory of gravity theory of indicators theory of inheritance theory of organic evolution theory of preformation theory of relativity theosophical theosophist theosophy theoterrorism

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