eon

• Substantiv, das einen extrem langen, unbestimmten Zeitraum bezeichnet; in der Geologie die größte Einheit der geologischen Zeitskala oder allgemein eine unermesslich lange Dauer.

A noun referring to an extremely long, indefinite period of time, often used in geology to denote the largest division of the geological time scale, or in general contexts to describe an immeasurably long duration.

1. Longest geological time unitC1formalscientific

   The most extensive division of geological time, spanning hundreds of millions of years.

   Äon

   • The Precambrian eon covers the earliest history of Earth.
   • Scientists study rock formations from the Paleozoic eon.
   • The planet has undergone dramatic changes throughout each eon.
   • Fossil records from the Phanerozoic eon reveal diverse life forms.

   Synonymeaeon

2. Immensely long periodB2informal

   A vast, indefinite stretch of time that seems almost endless.

   Äon

   • I waited for what felt like an eon for the bus to arrive.
   • Stars burn for eons before eventually dying out.
   • The stones have been weathered over countless eons.
   • He hasn't visited this place in eons.

   Synonymeaeonageepocheraeternityforeverlong time

   Antonymeinstantmomentsplit second

3. Divine emanation (Gnosticism)C2formal

   In Gnostic belief, a spiritual being or power that originates from the Supreme God and helps govern the universe.

   Göttliche Emanation (Gnostizismus)

   • The Gnostic texts describe various aeons that emanate from the divine source.
   • Each aeon represents a different aspect of the ultimate reality.
   • The myth of Sophia is central to understanding the role of aeons.
   • Valentinian cosmology includes a hierarchy of thirty aeons.

   Synonymeaeonemanation