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noun
- 1. a thing with distinct and independent existence: "Church and empire were fused in a single entity" Similar
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ENTITY definition: 1. something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence: 2…. Learn more.
How to use entity in a sentence. being, existence; especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence; the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes… See the full definition
Entity definition: something that has a real existence; thing. See examples of ENTITY used in a sentence.
something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence: Although the two buildings are in separate locations, the museum they are part of is a single entity.
An entity is something that exists separately from other things and has a clear identity of its own.
Definition of entity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. entity. noun. OPAL W. /ˈentəti/ (plural entities) (formal) something that exists separately from other things and has its own identity. The unit has become part of a larger department and no longer exists as a separate entity.
1. something that has a real existence; thing. 2. something that exists as a distinct, independent, or self-contained unit. 3. being or existence, esp. when considered as distinct, independent, or self-contained.
Entity definition: Something that exists as a particular and discrete unit.
being or existence, esp. when considered as distinct, independent, or self-contained: He conceived of society as composed of particular entities requiring special treatment. essential nature: The entity of justice is universality. Medieval Latin entitās, equivalent. to enti- (stem of ēns ), present participle of esse to be + -tās - ty2. 1590–1600.
entity. noun. /ˈɛntət̮i/. (pl. entities) (formal) something that exists separately from other things and has its own identity The unit has become part of a larger department and no longer exists as a separate entity. These countries can no longer be viewed as a single entity.