geon

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity.

Noun[edit]

geon (plural geons)

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  1. (physics) A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.

Etymology 2[edit]

geometric +‎ -on

Noun[edit]

geon (plural geons)

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  1. (psychology) Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.
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Etymology 3[edit]

Blend of geological +‎ eon

Noun[edit]

geon (plural geons)

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  1. A large unit of time, used to measure gradual geological change.

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From an unstressed form of Proto-West Germanic *jain, from Proto-Germanic *jainaz, whence also Old High German jenēr, Old Norse hinn.

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Adjective[edit]

ġeon

  1. that, yon

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