noun a very long period of time; an indefinitely long period of time
In mythology and folklore, eons are sometimes used to describe mythical ages or epochs in the history of the world or universe.
In astronomy, an eon is used to refer to a very long period of time, often associated with the age of the universe or the lifespan of stars.
In geology, an eon is a unit of time equal to a billion years, used to represent the largest division of time on the geologic time scale.
In science fiction literature and media, the term 'eon' is often used to describe a futuristic or otherworldly concept of time or existence.
In the context of a writer, 'eon' may be used to describe a long period of time or an era in a historical novel or work of fiction.
Psychologists may use 'eon' when discussing the concept of deep time or the vast expanse of time in relation to human evolution and development.
Historians may use 'eon' when referring to a geological time period or a significant era in human history, such as the Mesozoic eon or the industrial eon.
Astronomers may use 'eon' when discussing the age of the universe or the lifespan of stars and galaxies in the context of cosmic time scales.
Geologists may use 'eon' when describing the largest division of geological time, such as the Phanerozoic eon or the Precambrian eon.