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Definition of Entity
1. Noun. That which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving).
Definition of Entity
1. n. A real being, whether in thought (as an ideal conception) or in fact; being; essence; existence.
Definition of Entity
1. Noun. That which has a distinct existence as an individual unit. Often used for organisations which have no physical form. ¹
2. Noun. An existent something that has the properties of being real, and having a real existence. ¹
3. Noun. (computing) Anything about which information or data can be stored in a database; in particular, an organized array or set of individual elements or parts. ¹
4. Noun. The state or quality of being or existence. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Entity
1. something that has a real existence [n -TIES]
Medical Definition of Entity
1. An independent thing; that which contains in itself all the conditions essential to individuality; that which forms of itself a complete whole; medically, denoting a separate and distinct disease or condition. Origin: L. Ens (ent-), being, pres. P. Of esse, to be (05 Mar 2000)