theory of punctuated equilibrium

NOUN
32 LETTERS · STARTS WITH T

theory of punctuated equilibrium is a valid 32-letter word worth 56 points in Scrabble and 64 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
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DOUBLE WORD → 112TRIPLE WORD → 168
MEANING

What does theory of punctuated equilibrium mean?

NOUN · 1 SENSE
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A theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change.