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uniformitarianism  

Definition

  • Uniformitarianism, a term introduced by William Whewell in the mid-19th century, refers to a cornerstone of geology. Uniformitarianism is based on the premise that present-day processes have operated throughout geological time. [Source: Encyclopedia of Time: Science, Philosophy, Theology, & Culture; Uniformitarianism]

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