entity

[en-ti-tee]

noun

plural

entities 

1. something that has a real existence; thing.

   corporeal entities.

2. being or existence, especially when considered as distinct, independent, or self-contained.

   He conceived of society as composed of particular entities requiring special treatment.

3. essential nature.

   The entity of justice is universality.

entity

/ ˈɛntɪtətɪv, ˈɛntɪtɪ /

noun

1. something having real or distinct existence; a thing, esp when considered as independent of other things

2. existence or being

3. the essence or real nature

Other Word Forms

• entitative adjective
• entitatively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of entity¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin entitās, from enti-, stem of ēns “being” (present participle of esse “to be”; essence ( def. ) ) + -tās -ty ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of entity¹

C16: from Medieval Latin entitās, from ēns being; see _ens

Example Sentences

Funds are available to nonprofit and for-profit developers, as well as community land trusts, limited equity housing co-ops, public entities and other organizations.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is a politically motivated agenda to merge both the commercial and military entities together," Mr Funaiole says.

From BBC

I can only hope that The Times or one of the local high school sports entities, e.g.,

From Los Angeles Times

The nonprofit entity administered the funds for public radio and TV stations, mostly affiliates of NPR and PBS.

From Los Angeles Times

Other advice given by some creators include tips on how to deceive audiences, by having their page impersonate other entities to build audiences and become eligible for Meta's CM program.

From BBC

Related Words

• body 
• individual