transcription, транскрипция: [ -jə-wə-ˌli-zəm, -jə-ˌli- ]
noun
Date: 1835
1. : the policy of approaching a desired end by gradual stages
2. : the evolution of new species by gradual accumulation of small genetic changes over long periods of time ; also : a theory or model of evolution emphasizing this — compare punctuated equilibrium
• grad·u·al·ist -list noun or adjective
• grad·u·al·is·tic ˌgra-jə(-wə)-ˈlis-tik adjective