Aeon

Pronunciation: /iːən/

Definitions of aeon

noun a period of time that is very long, often used in a poetic or philosophical context

Example Sentences

A1 An aeon is a very long period of time.

A2 In some mythologies, gods are said to live for aeons.

B1 The concept of an aeon is often used in philosophical discussions about time.

B2 Scientists believe that the universe has existed for aeons.

C1 The aeon of dinosaurs was long before the age of humans.

C2 The aeon of the ancient civilizations left behind many wonders for us to discover.

Examples of aeon in a Sentence

formal The geological processes that shape our planet take aeons to unfold.

informal It feels like it's been aeons since we last saw each other!

slang I've been waiting for you for aeons, dude.

figurative In the grand scheme of the universe, our existence is just a mere blip in an aeon.

Grammatical Forms of aeon

• past tense: aeons
• plural: aeons
• comparative: more aeonic
• superlative: most aeonic
• present tense: aeon
• future tense: will aeon
• perfect tense: have aeon
• continuous tense: am aeoning
• singular: aeon
• positive degree: aeon
• infinitive: to aeon
• gerund: aeoning
• participle: aeoning

Origin and Evolution of aeon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aeon' has its origins in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in the works of Plato and Aristotle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an indefinite period of time, 'aeon' later came to be associated with a spiritual or cosmic concept of eternal time or a divine being representing time.