Entity (Noun)
Meaning
That which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving).
Classification
Unique beginner for nouns.
Examples
- The company is a separate entity from its parent organization.
- The ancient Greeks believed that the soul was a distinct entity from the body.
- The new policy treats each department as a separate entity for budgeting purposes.
- In many cultures, the land is considered a living entity that must be respected and cared for.
- The artist's use of color and light created a sense of a mystical entity that seemed to emanate from the painting itself.