natura non facit saltum

Latin phrase

na·​tu·​ra non fa·​cit sal·​tum nä-ˈtü-rä-ˌnōn-ˌfä-kit-ˈsäl-ˌtu̇m How to pronounce natura non facit saltum (audio)
: nature makes no leap : in nature, things change gradually

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“Natura non facit saltum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natura%20non%20facit%20saltum. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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