geon
English
Etymology
Coined by J. A. Wheeler from gravitational electromagnetic entity.
Noun
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.
- (psychology) Any of a group of geometric forms capable of being recognised as a component of a real object.
Anagrams
- ENGO, Geno, Goen, NGEO, Onge, geno, geno-, gone, oneg
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *jainaz, whence also Old High German jenēr, Old Norse hinn
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /jeon/
Adjective
ġeon
- yon