catastrophism
(ca-tas-tro-phism)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the theory that changes in the earth's crust were caused by sudden, violent events.
Example Sentence
The theory of catastrophism suggests that Earth has been shaped by sudden, short-lived, violent events.
Synonyms
disaster theory; sudden change theory; violent event theory
Antonyms
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