Eon
/ˈiː.ɒn/noun
An indefinite and very long period of time, often used in geological contexts.
Did you know?The word 'eon' has ties to the Greek word for 'age,' which was often associated with the divine and the eternal, suggesting a timeless quality that transcends mortal life.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
αἰών (aiōn)
“A period of time, often signifying eternity or the lifespan of a world.”
Late Latin
Latin
aeon
“A long period of time, borrowed from Greek.”
Middle English
Middle English
eon
“A variant of 'aeon', referring to an immeasurable period.”
Modern English
English
eon
“An indefinite, vast period of time, often used in geology.”