punctuated equilibrium


Definition: Meaning of, punctuated equilibrium in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm;ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪəm /

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punctuated equilibrium punctuated equilibria
  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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punctuated equilibrium used in phrases

  • theory of punctuated equilibrium (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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