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aeon

aeon · aeons

Commonwealth standard spelling of eonCommonwealth standard spelling of eon.

» The secret was locked away for aeons.

Meaning

3 senses

Commonwealth standard spelling of eon.
A spirit being emanating from the Godhead.
Each universe in a series of universes, according to conformal cyclic cosmology.

More definitions

(Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe
an immeasurably long period of time
the longest division of geological time

5 sentences

The secret was locked away for aeons.
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The parsimonious patron spent aeons haggling with the clerk.
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I've been looking for a nice satin scarf like that for aeons.
deNach so einem schönen Satinschal suche ich schon seit Ewigkeiten!
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A wingbeat – and behind us aeons!
deEin Flügelschlag – und hinter uns Äonen!
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It feels like aeons since we've seen each other!
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From Latin aeon, from Ancient Greek αἰών (aiṓn, “age, era”).

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plural: aeons

Singular	aeon
Plural	aeons

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Close in meaning

(Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe:eon
an immeasurably long period of time:eon
the longest division of geological time:eon

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