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Entity

Definition: An entity refers to an independent and distinct object, person, or concept that exists and is recognizable.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The term entity primarily functions as a noun.

Senses:

1. General Sense: In a general sense, an entity can refer to any distinct and self-contained unit.
2. Philosophical Sense: In philosophy, an entity is often used to describe something with objective existence, such as an individual, substance, or idea.
3. Legal Sense: In the legal field, an entity is an organization or an individual that has legal standing.

Usages:

1. General Sense: The universe is full of countless entities, ranging from galaxies to microscopic organisms.

2. Philosophical Sense: Descartes believed that the mind and body are distinct entities.

3. Legal Sense: The newly formed company registered itself as a legal entity to operate independently.

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