Entity

usgb/ˈentəti/
noun

Something that exists by itself, separate from other things.

A human being is a complex entity.
Visual representation of "entity" - Something that exists by itself, separate from other things.

Often appears as...

  • business entity
  • separate entity
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Independence Emphasis

Use 'entity' to stress that something operates independently.

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The university is an autonomous entity within the city.
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Not Always Physical

An entity doesn't always have to be physical; it can be conceptual.

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Happiness can be considered an abstract entity.
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Personification

Sometimes non-human things are described as 'entities' to personify them.

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The storm system is a fast-moving entity.
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