punctualism

noun — 3 senses

punctualism

noun

Etymology From punctual + -ism.

1

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A musical style, prevalent in Europe in the mid-20th century, based around separate tones rather than overarching compositional structures.

2

Buddhism, Lifestyle, Religion The view that there is no ongoing individual person but rather a series of experiences.

3

Biology, Natural sciences The belief that evolution takes place in sudden jumps.

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