Definitions for eonˈi ən, ˈi ɒn
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
e•onˈi ən, ˈi ɒn(n.)
or ae•on
an indefinitely long period of time; age.
the largest division of geologic time, comprising two or more eras.
Category: Geology
one billion years.
Category: Astronomy, Geology
Origin of eon:
1640–50; < LL aeōn < Gk aiṓn space of time, age
Princeton's WordNet
eon, aeon(noun)
the longest division of geological time
eon, aeon(noun)
an immeasurably long period of time
"oh, that happened eons ago"
eon, aeon(noun)
(Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe
Wiktionary
eon(Noun)
Eternity.
eon(Noun)
A period of 1,000,000,000 years.
eon(Noun)
The longest time period used in geology.
eon(Noun)
A long period of time.
It's been eons since we last saw each other.
eon(Noun)
A spirit being emanating from the Godhead.
Origin: From αἰών.
Webster Dictionary
Eon(noun)
alt. of Aeon
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Eon
. See Æon.
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