entity — en•ti•ty [[t]ˈɛn tɪ ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 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… … From formal English to slang
entity — entitative /en ti tay tiv/, adj. entitatively, adv. /en ti tee/, n., pl. entities. 1. something that has a real existence; thing: corporeal entities. 2. being or existence, esp. when considered as distinct, independent, or self contained: He… … Universalium
entity — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Medieval Latin entitas, from Latin ent , ens existing thing, from coined present participle of esse to be more at is Date: 1596 1. a. being, existence; especially independent, separate, or self contained existence b … New Collegiate Dictionary
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