eon
Pronunciation
/ˈiɑn/, /ˈiən/
aeon
æon

Definition & Meaning of "eon"in English

Eon
01

(Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
eons
02

an endless or lengthy period of time

Examples
It felt like an eon waiting for the train to arrive.
03

a vast and longest subdivision of geological time

Examples
The Phanerozoic Eon encompasses the most recent 540 million years and includes the current era, the Cenozoic.
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