See Also: stabilism(dictionary)

stabilism (iou)



stabilism noun. L20.
[from Latin stabilis STABLE adjective + -ISM, after MOBILISM.]
Geology. (Belief in) the hypothesis that continents are not capable of lateral movement.
stabilist noun & adjective (a) noun a supporter of stabilism; (b) adjective of or pertaining to stabilism or stabilists: L20.