Entity
/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/noun
A thing that exists, especially something with distinct and independent existence.
Did you know?The word 'entity' stems from the Latin 'ens', meaning 'being', and is deeply linked to philosophical discussions about existence and reality.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
ens
“Being, existence, or essence.”
14th Century
Middle English
entite
“A being or existence, often used in philosophical contexts.”
16th Century
Early Modern English
entity
“The quality of being, existence as a distinct thing.”
Modern English
English
entity
“A term for something that possesses independent existence or a distinct nature.”