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uniformitarianism Geol.|ˌjuːnɪfɔːmɪˈtɛərɪənɪz(ə)m|
[f. prec. + -ism.]
The principles or doctrines held by the uniformitarian school of geologists; the theory of uniformity of action in the forces and processes of inorganic nature. (Opposed to catastrophism or convulsionism.)
1865T. Marsden Sacr. Steps Creation 113 One is induced to ask, whether Uniformitarianism be mere Proselytism in the garb of Philosophy. 1894Nature 26 July 290/1 The natural though exaggerated reaction into scientific uniformitarianism. |