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- DictionaryEn·ti·ty/ˈen(t)ədē/
noun
- 1. a thing with distinct and independent existence: "Church and empire were fused in a single entity"
The meaning of ENTITY is being, existence; especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence. How to use entity 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.
something that has a real existence; thing: corporeal entities. being or existence, especially 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. entity.
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.
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity. a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states. any number of entities (members) considered as a unit.
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.
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. Hip hop is a major commercial entity now (= it is a business, not just a type of music).
