noun
Uncommon
gon
Gon (noun) means a unit of angle measurement equal to one hundredth of a right angle, also called a gradian. Example: “Surveyors in some countries measure angles in gons rather than degrees.”
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A unit of angle measurement equal to one hundredth of a right angle, also called a gradian.
"Surveyors in some countries measure angles in gons rather than degrees."
How to use gon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA little-used metric unit for measuring angles, mostly seen in surveying and some scientific calculators.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gons
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek gōnía, meaning "angle."
Frequently asked questions
What does “gon” mean?
The word “gon” means a unit of angle measurement equal to one hundredth of a right angle, also called a gradian. In plain terms, a little-used metric unit for measuring angles, mostly seen in surveying and some scientific calculators.
How do you use “gon” in a sentence?
Here is “gon” used in a sentence: “Surveyors in some countries measure angles in gons rather than degrees.”
What part of speech is “gon”?
“Gon” is a noun.
Where does the word “gon” come from?
The word “gon” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek gōnía, meaning "angle.".
Is “gon” a common word?
“Gon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
