entity — something that exists separately from other things and has its own independent existence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that exists separately from other things and has its own independent existence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈentəti/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's the supreme entity ruling our household.
- The government treats each corporation as a separate taxable entity.
- In the game, players can create their own virtual entity with superpowers.
entity
NOUN[/ˈentəti/]
something that exists separately from other things and has its own independent existence
The startup was officially recognized as a legal entity after months of paperwork.
Every entity finds identity within society
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'entitas', derived from 'ens' (being, existence) and the suffix '-itas' (quality or state of). The term was later adopted into Middle English and Old French.
Breakdown
ent- (being, existence from Latin 'ens') + -ity (quality or state of) = entity
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's the supreme entity ruling our household.”
“The government treats each corporation as a separate taxable entity.”
“In the game, players can create their own virtual entity with superpowers.”
“The mysterious entity in the forest turned out to be just a very lost pizza delivery guy.”
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