Eon
noun
A very long period of time, often used to talk about geology or the history of the earth.
The rocks formed over eons, slowly changing into the shape we see today.
Often appears as...
- eons ago
- for eons
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Academic
noun
In some New Age and spiritual writings, an eon is a specific unit of time in the framework of the universe's timeline.
In the grand scheme of the universe, humans have only existed for less than an eon.
Often appears as...
- an eon in the universe
- less than an eon
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Technical
noun
A very long period of time, often used to talk about geology or the history of the earth.
The rocks formed over eons, slowly changing into the shape we see today.
Often appears as...
- eons ago
- for eons
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In some New Age and spiritual writings, an eon is a specific unit of time in the framework of the universe's timeline.
In the grand scheme of the universe, humans have only existed for less than an eon.
Often appears as...
- an eon in the universe
- less than an eon
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Timing
Often emphasizes geological or historical processes occurring over millions or billions of years.
This mountain range was shaping across eons.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Past
Used to express the ancient past, highlighting that something happened a very long time ago.
Fossils tell stories from eons ago.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Duration
Indicates that something lasted for an incredibly long duration, sometimes with a hint of exaggeration.
Her fame lasted for eons, transcending generations.
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Timing
Often emphasizes geological or historical processes occurring over millions or billions of years.
This mountain range was shaping across eons.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Past
Used to express the ancient past, highlighting that something happened a very long time ago.
Fossils tell stories from eons ago.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Duration
Indicates that something lasted for an incredibly long duration, sometimes with a hint of exaggeration.
Her fame lasted for eons, transcending generations.
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Timing
Often emphasizes geological or historical processes occurring over millions or billions of years.
This mountain range was shaping across eons.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Past
Used to express the ancient past, highlighting that something happened a very long time ago.
Fossils tell stories from eons ago.
Pro Tip 3/3Extended Duration
Indicates that something lasted for an incredibly long duration, sometimes with a hint of exaggeration.
Her fame lasted for eons, transcending generations.
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Bruce Feirstein
American Writer
In the case of 'Blood Stone,' the producers, EON, Michael Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, David Wilson and Gregg Wilson, had an idea for a story and had a lot of it done. And I came in, worked with them, fleshed it out.
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David Grinspoon
American Scientist
Now, humans have become a dominant force of planetary change and, thus, we may have entered an eon of post-biological evolution in which cognitive systems have gained a powerful influence on the planet.
Quote examples
Bruce Feirstein
American Writer
In the case of 'Blood Stone,' the producers, EON, Michael Wilson, Barbara Broccoli, David Wilson and Gregg Wilson, had an idea for a story and had a lot of it done. And I came in, worked with them, fleshed it out.
Quote examples
David Grinspoon
American Scientist
Now, humans have become a dominant force of planetary change and, thus, we may have entered an eon of post-biological evolution in which cognitive systems have gained a powerful influence on the planet.
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