punctuated equilibrium

Noun

Meaning

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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Synonyms

theory of punctuated equilibrium darwinism contrast evolution adaptation deception disparity deceit anguish inconstancy imbalance evolutionism natural selection natural law disproportion
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Antonyms

stable equilibrium

Hypernyms

evolutionism theory of organic evolution

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