"abrupt appearance theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: the abrupt appearance theory [canonical]
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  1. (creationism) A neo-creationist hypothesis which claims that the first life and the universe appeared abruptly, and that plants and animals appeared abruptly in complex form. Categories (topical): Christianity, Creationism, Pseudoscience Synonyms: abrupt appearance, theory of abrupt appearance Related terms: intelligent design, punctuated equilibrium (english: scientific hypothesis with a degree of analogy but entirely consistent with evolution), Young Earth Creationism
    Sense id: en-abrupt_appearance_theory-en-noun-HO7a54pj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: creationism, lifestyle, religion

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