"punctuated equilibrium" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: punctuated equilibria [plural]
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  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. Wikipedia link: punctuated equilibrium
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