punctuated equilibrium

noun

Definitions

  1. A theory of evolution, holding that evolutionary change tends to be characterized by long…

    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.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for punctuated equilibrium. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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