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gradualism
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gradualism
Geology the theory that explains major changes in rock strata, fossils, etc. in terms of gradual evolutionary processes rather than sudden violent catastrophes

gradualism [′graj·ə·wə‚liz·əm]
(evolution)
A model of evolution in which change is slow, steady, and on the whole ameliorative, resulting in a gradual and continuous increase in biological diversity. Also known as phyletic gradualism.


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The so-called fundamentalists who want independence as soon as possible at any price against the gradualists who want to persuade the voters towards that goal.
Adding to the defensive stature, Trichet said that "a gradualist approach of this kind may be the most effective antidote to the threat to price stability.
These gradualists may have forgotten that the OAU was the outcome of previous gradualism and we know where it has led us so far.
 
 
 
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