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eon
In a scientific context, this term refers to the largest formal unit of geological time, such as the Hadean or Proterozoic. In this technical register, it is used with precision to categorize billions of years of Earth's history.
In everyday conversation, the word is almost always used hyperbolically to express extreme impatience or a feeling of tediousness. When someone says it took an eon to get a response, they are not referring to geological time but are using the word as a colorful exaggeration for a few minutes or hours.
Meanings
Examples
The Hadean eon is the earliest period of Earth history.
The stars will eventually burn out after an eon of existence.
It took an eon to find a parking spot near the stadium.
Geologists divide the history of the planet into several eons.