geon

English

Etymology 1

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

Noun

geon (plural geons)

  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

geometric + -on

Noun

geon (plural geons)

  1. (psychology) Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.
Derived terms

Etymology 3

Blend of geological + eon

Noun

geon (plural geons)

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

Anagrams

Old English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jon/

Adjective

ġeon

  1. that, yon

Declension

Descendants

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