The meaning of ENTITY is being, existence; especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence. How to use entity in a sentence.

ENTITY definition: something that has a real existence; thing. See examples of entity used in a sentence.

In computer science, an entity is an object that has an identity, which is independent of the changes of its attributes. It represents long-lived information relevant for the users and is usually stored in a …

1. something that has a real existence; thing. 2. something that exists as a distinct, independent, or self-contained unit. 3. being or existence, esp. when considered as distinct, independent, or self …

ENTITY definition: 1. something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence: 2…. Learn more.

Definition of entity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

An entity is something that exists separately from other things and has a clear identity of its own.

One division of the company was broken off as a separate entity.

The word entity originally meant "being, existence," and was borrowed from Medieval Latin entitas, from Latin ens, irregular form of esse "to be, exist." The suffix –ity means "quality or state."

(Definition of entity from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)