Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of uniformitarian  [ˌyu nəˌfɔr mɪˈtɛər i ən]  

Translate uniformitarian to



Definition of 'uniformitarian' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) uniformitarian
of, pertaining to, or designating the theory that geologic processes operative in the remote past were no different from processes operative now.

2. (n.) uniformitarian
a supporter of the uniformitarian theory.

Etymology:  (1830–40)

Definition of 'uniformitarian' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) uniformitarian
of, pertaining to, or designating, the view or doctrine that existing causes, acting in the same manner and with essentially the same intensity as at the present time, are sufficient to account for all geological changes

2. (noun) uniformitarian
one who accepts uniformitarianism, or the uniformitarian doctrine



'uniformitarian' - Nearby Entries  

unifollilate  uniformal  uniformism  uniformitarian  uniformitarianism  unifromness  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"uniformitarian." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 2 June. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/uniformitarian


Alternative search options for 'uniformitarian'   
Search for Synonyms for 'uniformitarian'
Quotes containing the term 'uniformitarian'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'uniformitarian'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'uniformitarian'
Search for 'uniformitarian' on Search uniformitarian on Amazon.com! & Search uniformitarian on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'uniformitarian'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'uniformitarian'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!