abrupt appearance theory

English

Noun

the abrupt appearance theory

1. (creationism) A neo-creationist hypothesis which claims that the first life and the universe appeared abruptly, and that plants and animals appeared abruptly in complex form.

Alternative forms

• abrupt appearance
• theory of abrupt appearance

See also

• intelligent design
• punctuated equilibrium (scientific hypothesis with a degree of analogy but entirely consistent with evolution)
• Young Earth Creationism