punctuated equilibrium

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Synonyms: punctuated equilibria

Antonyms: punctuated equilibria

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Noun

1. A [[theory]] of [[evolution]], holding that evolutionary change tends to be characterized by long [[period]]s of [[stability]], or equilibrium, punctuated by episodes of very fast [[development]].

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