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

“Our army should continue to grow into an invincible entity that destroys all threats approaching our range of self-defense,” Kim said in a speech, according to a Saturday report by state media.

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Texas’ annual ethics filings don’t require public officials to disclose their total income, net worth or the value of holdings in business entities.

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This provides an opportunity for individuals or entities with a specific political agenda.

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China tightened rare-earth export controls further and added more companies to the “unreliable entity list.”

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Vessels with 25% or more of their equity owned by U.S. entities, as well as those flying the U.S. flag, will also be subject to the special port fee, it added.

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Related Words

• body 
• individual