Entities — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Entities
Entities (noun)
- being, existence; especially, independent, separate, or self-contained existence
- the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes
- something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality
- pass-through entity
- a business entity (such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or S corporation) whose income is taxed as the owner's personal income at the individual rate rather than as business income for federal income taxes —called also flow-through entity, pass-through
Entities (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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one that has a real and independent existence
"the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Entities
The most common words with a similar meaning to Entities:
Near Antonyms of Entities
Origin & Etymology of Entities
Medieval Latin entitas, from Latin ent-, ens existing thing, from coined present participle of esse to be is
First known use: 1596
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Entities
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 5
- Topics: Advanced GRE / C2
Frequently Asked Questions about Entities
What does "Entities" mean?
"Entities" means being, existence; especially, independent, separate, or self-contained existence. As a noun, it is defined as: being, existence; especially, independent, separate, or self-contained existence.
What is another word for "Entities"?
Other words for "Entities" include beings, commodities, existents, individualities, individuals, integers, objects and realities. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Entities" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Entities"?
There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Entities". Common alternatives include beings, commodities, existents, individualities, individuals, integers, objects, realities, substances and things.
How do you use "Entities" in a sentence?
Examples of "Entities" in a sentence: "the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity".
Is "Entities" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Entities" is a noun.
Is "Entities" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Entities"?
"Entities" is pronounced /ˈen-tə-tē/ and divided into syllables as en·ti·ty.
What is the origin of the word "Entities"?
"Entities" comes from Medieval Latin entitas, from Latin ent-, ens existing thing, from coined present participle of esse to be is. First known use: 1596.