uniformitarianism
(u-ni-form-i-tar-i-an-ism)
8 syllables
Definition
noun. the theory that changes in the earth's crust have resulted from the action of continuous and uniform processes.
Example Sentence
The geologist's study was based on the principle of uniformitarianism.
Synonyms
gradualism; continuity theory; steady-state theory
Antonyms
catastrophism; sudden change theory
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