entity
2 antonyms and opposites of entity, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Something that exists as a distinct, separate thing, often an organization rather than a physical object.
Antonyms
How to use entity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin entitas, built from Latin ens ("a being") plus the suffix "-tas."
Full origin of entity →Frequently asked questions
What does “entity” mean?
The word “entity” means something that exists as a distinct, separate thing, often an organization rather than a physical object. In plain terms, a "thing" that exists as its own separate unit — could be a company, an object, or a record in a database.
How do you pronounce “entity”?
“Entity” is pronounced EHN-tih-tee (/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “entity” in a sentence?
Here is “entity” used in a sentence: “The new company is registered as a separate legal entity.”
What is the opposite of “entity”?
The opposite of “entity” — its antonyms — are nonentity and variety.
What part of speech is “entity”?
“Entity” is a noun.
Where does the word “entity” come from?
The word “entity” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin entitas, built from Latin ens ("a being") plus the suffix "-tas.".
Is “entity” a common word?
“Entity” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “entity” have?
“Entity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something that exists as a distinct, separate thing, often an organization rather than a physical object.
What is the difference between an entity and an organization?
An entity is anything that exists as a distinct, separate thing, and it is often an organization rather than a physical object. An organization is one specific type of entity, so every organization is an entity, but not every entity is an organization.
What is the difference between an entity and an object?
Entity emphasizes that something exists as a distinct, separate thing, often abstract, such as a company or legal body. Object usually suggests a physical, tangible thing, so entity is the broader and more abstract of the two terms.