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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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • entitative adjective
  • entitatively adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of entity1

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin Գپ, from enti-, stem of ŧԲ “being” (present participle of esse “to be”; essence ( def. ) ) + - -ty 2
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of entity1

C16: from Medieval Latin Գپ, from ŧԲ being; see ens
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Linear TV’s struggles have led media companies to spin off their traditional television assets, including cable networks, into separate entities.

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Still, the label is one of the few Latino-led music entities outspoken about providing resources for affected individuals, “but I definitely think they shouldn’t be the only ones,” added Nuñez in the video.

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The recruits were tasked with creating business entities and opening bank accounts, as well as transferring victim payments.

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Uefa's rules state "no individual or legal entity" can hold a majority of shareholder voting rights at two clubs in the same European tournament.

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But the text of the statement is clear in its intent, beginning: “In 1846, the Smithsonian was established by Congress as an independent entity.”

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