Definitions for Entityˈɛn tɪ ti
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
en•ti•tyˈɛn tɪ ti(n.)(pl.)-ties.
something that has a real existence; thing.
something that exists as a distinct, independent, or self-contained unit.
being or existence, esp. when considered as distinct, independent, or self-contained.
Origin of entity:
1590–1600; < ML entitās= L enti-, s. of ēns (extracted from potēnspotent1 etc., as presumed prp. of esse to be) +-tās -ty2
en′ti•ta`tive-ˌteɪ tɪv(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
entity(noun)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
entity(noun)ˈɛn tɪ ti
sth with a distinct identity
A corporation is an entity created under state law.; Should this type of cancer be considered a separate entity?
Wiktionary
entity(Noun)
That which has a distinct existence as an individual unit. Often used for organisations which have no physical form.
entity(Noun)
An existent something that has the properties of being real, and having a real existence.
entity(Noun)
Anything about which information or data can be stored in a database; in particular, an organized array or set of individual elements or parts.
entity(Noun)
The state or quality of being or existence.
The group successfully maintains its tribal entity.
Origin: From Medieval Latin entitas, from Latin, present participle of esse, "to be".
Webster Dictionary
Entity(noun)
a real being, whether in thought (as an ideal conception) or in fact; being; essence; existence
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