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entity

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/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/ · en-ti-ty

Something that exists independently, having its own distinct identity.

Meanings

nounformal

Something that exists independently, having its own distinct identity.

ایک ایسی چیز جو آزادانہ طور پر موجود ہے، جس کی اپنی منفرد شناخت ہے۔

وجود

wajood

Formal: شئی

Synonyms

beingobjectcreationہستیوجودچیز

Antonyms

nonentityvoidnothingnessعدمخالی پننہیں

Common Collocations

  • legal entity
  • business entity
  • practical entity

Example Sentences

The company is a legal entity that can own property.

کمپنی ایک قانونی وجود ہے جو جائداد کی مالک بن سکتی ہے۔

Company aik qanooni wajood hai jo jaidat ki maalik ban sakti hai.

In philosophy, an entity is something that has a distinct existence.

فلسفے میں، ایک وجود ایسی چیز ہے جس کی منفرد موجودگی ہے۔

Falsafay mein, aik wajood aisi cheez hai jis ki manfoor maujoodgi hai.

Every entity in the universe has its own significance.

کائنات میں ہر وجود کی اپنی اہمیت ہے۔

Kainaat mein har wajood ki apni ahmiyat hai.

Easily Confused With

entity vs. identity:An entity refers to a distinct existence, whereas identity pertains to the characteristics that define a person or thing.

Word Family

entitative
adjectiveوجوداتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'entity' as a distinct box that contains unique attributes.

Visualize a box labeled 'entity' that contains various items, each with its own label.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنی حیثیت پہچانو

Apni haisiyat pehchaano

Recognize your own entity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "entitas" — essence, being

First known use: 15th century

The word 'entity' originated from the Latin 'entitas', which is derived from 'ens', meaning 'being' or 'to be'. Over time, it has evolved to represent distinct and independent existence in various contexts.