geon

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noun

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

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Meanings

geon1

noungeon (plural geons)

plural geons

  1. natural sciencesA hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.

geon2

noungeon (plural geons)

plural geons

  1. human sciencesAny of a group of basic geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.

geon3

noungeon (plural geons)

plural geons

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

Origin

geon · noun

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

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geon · noun

From geometric + -on.

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geon · noun

Blend of geological + eon.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

geon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geon

MLA

“geon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geon. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “geon,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/geon.

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