u·ni·for·mi·tar·i·an·ism (y  n -fôrm -târ  --nzm)n. The theory that all geologic phenomena may be explained as the result of existing forces having operated uniformly from the origin of the earth to the present time. u ni·formi·tari·an adj. & n. |
uniformitarian [ˌjuːnɪˌfɔːmɪˈtɛərɪən]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) of or relating to uniformitarianism
2. of, characterized by, or conforming to uniformity
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a supporter of a theory of uniformity or of uniformitarianism
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