entity

/ɛnˈtɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A thing that has existence or is perceived as existing.

“The government is a separate entity with its own set of laws.”

2. verb

To create or establish something as a distinct being or entity.

“The new company will entity itself as a sustainable business model.”

3. noun

A single object or individual, especially in a database or data structure.

“The database contains multiple entities that need to be updated.”

Synonyms

  • being
  • individual

Antonyms

  • nonentity