What does "zeno" mean?

Requiring or involving an infinite number of intervals within a finite time.

What is a synonym for "zeno"?

Common synonyms include: zeno of citium, zeno of elea, zenonian, zenonian, zenonic, zenonic.

Zeno

//ˈziːnoʊ// adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective

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
A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Synonyms

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zeno of citium zeno of elea zenonian zenonian zenonic zenonic

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"When Zeno was asked what a friend was, he replied, "Another I.""

Etymology

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.

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