entity

noun

Synonyms for entity

Types of entity

What does entity mean?

An entity is something that exists as a distinct and independent unit, such as an organization, object, person, or concept, which can be clearly identified and treated as a separate thing from others.

Concept map for entity

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Narrower concept (hyponym)

More specific types of entity.

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Language:
ENG
Part of speech:
noun
Last updated:
Jan 27, 2026