Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Zeno

//ˈziːnoʊ// adj, name

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Requiring or involving an infinite number of intervals within a finite time. not-comparable

    "It is therefore important to be able to determine if a model is Zeno and in applicable cases remove Zenoness."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Via Latin Zēnō, from Ancient Greek Ζήνων (Zḗnōn), an ancient derivative of Ζεύς (Zeús), from Proto-Hellenic *dzéus, from Proto-Indo-European *dyḗws. Modern scientific and philosophical use derives from Zeno of Elea, poser of Zeno's paradoxes.

Etymology 2

Via Latin Zēnō, from Ancient Greek Ζήνων (Zḗnōn), an ancient derivative of Ζεύς (Zeús), from Proto-Hellenic *dzéus, from Proto-Indo-European *dyḗws. Modern scientific and philosophical use derives from Zeno of Elea, poser of Zeno's paradoxes.

See also for "zeno"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: zeno