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aeonic

|ae-on-ic|

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/iːˈɒnɪk/

eternal duration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aeonic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aion,' where 'aion' meant 'age' or 'eternity.'

Historical Evolution

'aion' transformed into the Latin word 'aeon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeonic.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'age' or 'eternity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lasting for an immeasurably long period.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to an eon; lasting for an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time.

The aeonic processes of geological change are difficult to comprehend.

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Last updated: 2025/05/18 00:21