punctuated equilibrium
punctuated equilibrium · punctuated equilibria
A theory of evolution, holding that evolutionary change tends to be characterized by…A theory of evolution, holding that evolutionary change tends to be characterized by long periods of stability, or equilibrium, punctuated by episodes of very fast development.
Meaning
1 sensesA theory of evolution, holding that evolutionary change tends to be characterized by long periods of stability, or equilibrium, punctuated by episodes of very fast development.
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
Forms
plural: punctuated equilibria| Singular | punctuated equilibrium |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in 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:theory of punctuated equilibrium
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular