Entity - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Entity :  (noun)

1: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

Based on WordNet 2.0

Entity : \En"ti*ty\, n.; pl. Entities. [LL. entitas, fr. L. ens, entis, thing, prop. p. pr. of esse to be: cf. F. entit['e]. See Essence, Is.] A real being, whether in thought (as an ideal conception) or in fact; being; essence; existence.

Self-subsisting entities, such as our own personality. --Shairp.

Fortune is no real entity, . . . but a mere relative signification. --Bentley.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Entity

cmilesbaker: @CatherineQ That's most beautiful stuff in existence, and whatever Entity created it, I am it's humble servant. Getting all spiritual on ya.
LaynaRexxy: I dunno why I said 'the fog' like it is its own Entity? Ha ha.... But really. I also love all of Stephen Kings movies. *shrugs*
unclepete813: they worship this evil Entity. you must be as a god a spirit its in all of us. we are of the earth and we must get in tune with nature
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