aeon
aeon · aeons
Commonwealth standard spelling of eonCommonwealth standard spelling of eon.
» The secret was locked away for aeons.
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3 sensesCommonwealth 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
Examples
5 sentencesThe secret was locked away for aeons.
The parsimonious patron spent aeons haggling with the clerk.
I've been looking for a nice satin scarf like that for aeons.
deNach so einem schönen Satinschal suche ich schon seit Ewigkeiten! — Pfirsichbaeumchen
A wingbeat – and behind us aeons!
deEin Flügelschlag – und hinter uns Äonen! — Adelpa
It feels like aeons since we've seen each other!
Origin
From Latin aeon, from Ancient Greek αἰών (aiṓn, “age, era”).From Latin aeon, from Ancient Greek αἰών (aiṓn, “age, era”).
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plural: aeonsSynonyms
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