ens
noun
an existing or real thing; an entity.
ens
1 American
[enz, ens]
/ ɛnz, ɛns /
noun
Metaphysics.
entia
plural
Ens.
2
American
abbreviation
ens
1
British
/ ɛnz /
noun
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being or existence in the most general abstract sense
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a real thing, esp as opposed to an attribute; entity
Ens.
2
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of ens
< Latin ēns, present participle of esse to be
Example Sentences
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"There hasn't been a good travel book about America since Dick ens," said he.
From Time Magazine Archive
With the notable and lavish exception of Les Troy ens, new productions often seem skimpy.
From Time Magazine Archive
The pincers movement converging on Kharkov threat ens the German-occupied Donets basin, most valuable prize of the Nazis in Russia.
From Time Magazine Archive
After a dispute that dragged on for 17 months, a panel of neutral experts decided that the Six's tariff hike on chick ens had cost the U.S.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Oh, no one,” I say casually, keeping my gaze on the chick- ens.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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