B2 noun Formal

entity

/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/

An entity is something that has a real existence as a separate unit, whether physical or abstract. It is commonly used to describe businesses, organizations, or distinct objects within a system or philosophical framework.

Ejemplos

3 de 5
1

The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.

The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.

2

The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.

The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.

3

I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.

I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
entity
Adjetivo
entitative
Relacionado
nonentity
💡

Truco para recordar

Think of ENTity as an ENtire thing that exists on its own.

Quiz rápido

The subsidiary operates as a completely separate _____ from the parent company.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: entity

Ejemplos

1

The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.

everyday

The cat seemed to be chasing a shadow as if it were a physical entity.

2

The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.

formal

The court must determine if the branch should be treated as a distinct legal entity.

3

I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.

informal

I don't see the two projects as one thing; to me, each is a separate entity.

4

In this sociological model, the family is defined as a fundamental social entity.

academic

In this sociological model, the family is defined as a fundamental social entity.

5

Following the merger, the two companies will operate as a single commercial entity.

business

Following the merger, the two companies will operate as a single commercial entity.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
entity
Adjetivo
entitative
Relacionado
nonentity

Colocaciones comunes

legal entity an organization recognized by law
separate entity a unit that exists independently from others
corporate entity a business organization
single entity one unified whole
economic entity a unit involved in financial activities

Frases Comunes

a separate entity

something that is treated as independent

commercial entity

a business or company

political entity

a unit with political power, like a state

Se confunde a menudo con

entity vs identity

Identity refers to who or what a person or thing is, while entity refers to the fact that it exists as a separate unit.

entity vs entry

An entry is an item in a list or a way in, whereas an entity is a self-contained unit of existence.

📝

Notas de uso

Use 'entity' when you want to emphasize that something has its own independent existence, especially in legal, business, or technical contexts. It is more formal than 'thing' or 'object'.

⚠️

Errores comunes

Learners often use 'entity' in casual conversation where 'thing' or 'person' would be more natural. It is primarily a formal and technical term.

💡

Truco para recordar

Think of ENTity as an ENtire thing that exists on its own.

📖

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Late Latin 'entitas', which comes from 'ens', meaning 'being'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: entities
🌍

Contexto cultural

In legal systems like that of the United States, a 'corporate entity' is often granted certain rights and responsibilities similar to those of a natural person.

Quiz rápido

The subsidiary operates as a completely separate _____ from the parent company.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: entity

Palabras relacionadas

overhospence

C1

Describing a quality of being excessively or intrusively hospitable to the point of making a guest feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. It implies that the host's efforts to be welcoming have crossed a boundary into being burdensome or stifling.

excelership

C1

Describing a state of superior leadership and technical mastery, particularly within a corporate or organizational structure. It characterizes individuals or actions that demonstrate both exceptional performance and the ability to guide others toward high-level goals.

homosophful

C1

Describing a state of possessing shared wisdom or having a mindset that aligns with universal human understanding. It is often used to characterize individuals or groups that exhibit profound, common-sense insight or an intellectual harmony with their community.

abphotoion

C1

To remove or displace an ion from a molecular structure using concentrated light energy or radiation. It is a specialized term used in advanced physics and chemical engineering to describe the precise detachment of particles via photon interaction.

undertrudless

C1

To execute a series of tasks or navigate a complex system with a complete absence of resistance or friction. It implies bypassing the usual 'trudge' or difficulty associated with a process, often in a mechanical or systematic way.

prodentation

C1

Characterized by the forward projection or protrusion of teeth or tooth-like structures. It is a specialized term used primarily in anatomical, biological, or technical descriptions to indicate a feature that juts outward.

regratine

C1

Regratine refers to the historical trade practice of purchasing commodities, particularly food, at a market and reselling them in the same or a nearby market at an inflated price. It was traditionally considered a form of unethical profiteering or price manipulation in medieval and early modern economic systems.

prehabment

C1

The process of engaging in physical conditioning and strengthening exercises prior to a surgical procedure or a period of intense physical exertion. It is used to improve physiological resilience, reduce the risk of injury, and accelerate the subsequent recovery process.

anteregess

C1

A specialized term used primarily in academic and logical testing contexts to describe a preliminary stage of advancement or a forward-moving phase that precedes a primary event. It represents an initial step in a sequence that establishes the necessary conditions for further progress.

inclarive

C1

A noun referring to a rhetorical or logical construct that is intentionally broad yet lacks specific detail, often used to encompass various possibilities without committing to one. It describes a state where inclusion is prioritized over precision, leading to a calculated ambiguity.

¿Te ha servido?
¡No hay comentarios todavía. Sé el primero en compartir tus ideas!

Empieza a aprender idiomas gratis

Empieza Gratis