geon
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity.
Noun[edit]
geon (plural geons)
- (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]
Noun[edit]
geon (plural geons)
- (psychology) Any of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.
Derived terms[edit]
Etymology 3[edit]
Blend of geological + eon
Noun[edit]
geon (plural geons)
Anagrams[edit]
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.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
ġeon
Declension[edit]
Declension of ġeon — Strong
Declension of ġeon — Weak
Descendants[edit]
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