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entity
[ en-ti-tee ]
noun
- 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
/ ˈɛntɪtətɪv; ˈɛntɪtɪ /
noun
- something having real or distinct existence; a thing, esp when considered as independent of other things
- existence or being
- the essence or real nature
Derived Forms
- entitative, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·پ·ٲ·پ [en, -ti-tey-tiv], adjective
- t·ٲt· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of entity1
Word History and Origins
Origin of entity1
Example Sentences
Private buyers or public entities such as Los Angeles County have picked up some downtown office towers at “huge discounts” compared with what it would cost to erect similar new buildings, Zanetos said.
Bass was joined Wednesday by City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, who was pushing for legislation to be introduced that would cap the damages that plaintiffs in lawsuits can seek against public entities.
“I’m confused by all the different entities,” Morrison said “I’m not sure how they operate in connection with everybody else.”
Bass’ budget calls for the city to combine several smaller agencies into a single entity.
She would also combine some of the city’s smaller agencies into a single entity.
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