steady state theory (n)
continuous creation theory (n)

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def (cosmology) the theory that the universe maintains a constant average density with matter created to fill the void left by galaxies that are receding from each other
examples the steady state theory has been abandoned in favor of the big bang theory
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Hypernym scientific theory
Domain of synset - TOPIC cosmology, cosmogony, cosmogeny
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Hyponym scientific theory
Member of this domain - TOPIC cosmology, cosmogony, cosmogeny

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