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punctuated equilibria

punctuated equilibria is the plural of punctuated equilibrium.

Meaning of punctuated equilibrium

Noun

punctuated equilibrium (plural punctuated equilibria)

  1. 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.

Questions about punctuated equilibria

What is punctuated equilibria the plural of?
Punctuated equilibria is the plural of punctuated equilibrium.

Words near punctuated equilibria in the dictionary

  1. punctually
  2. punctualness
  3. punctuatable
  4. punctuate
  5. punctuated
  6. punctuated equilibria
  7. punctuated equilibrium
  8. punctuates
  9. punctuatim
  10. punctuating
  11. punctuation

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