abstract entity
ˈæbstrækt ˈɛntɪti
abstract entities
Definition

Definition of abstract entity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
conceptTECH.something that exists only in the mindTECH.
  • Love is an abstract entity that we all feel.
concept idea notion
2.
philosophyTECH.concept not tangible but understood intellectuallyTECH.
  • Justice is an abstract entity that guides laws.
concept idea notion
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Expressions with abstract

abstract artn.
art using shapes and colors without showing real things
Abstract art uses shapes and colors instead of real objects.
abstract artistn.
artist creating non-representational art using shapes and colors
The gallery featured an abstract artist known for vibrant colors.
abstract idean.
concept not concrete or tangible
Love is an abstract idea that everyone experiences differently.
abstract thoughtn.
thinking about concepts not physically present
Philosophers often engage in abstract thought to explore existential questions..
in abstract termsadv.
using general ideas instead of specific details
She described the problem in abstract terms.
in the abstractadv.
not referring to specific examples
The theory sounds good in the abstract, but it may not work in practice.

Expressions with entity

physical entityn.
something that can be seen or touched
A rock is a physical entity.
separate entityn.
distinct and independent existence
The subsidiary operates as a separate entity from the parent company.
foreign entityn.
organization from another country operating outside its home nation
The company partnered with a foreign entity to expand into Asia.
monolithic entityn.
system or structure that is indivisible and uniform
The corporation operated as a monolithic entity, with no room for individual input.
political entityn.
territory governed by a political authority
The United Nations recognizes it as a political entity.
legal entityn.
organization recognized by law as having rights and responsibilities
The corporation was established as a legal entity last year..
public entityn.
organization created or controlled by government to provide services for people
The local water authority is a public entity funded by taxes.
trading entityn.
business organization that legally buys and sells goods or services
The new trading entity will handle all online sales for the group.
geopolitical entityn.
region defined by geographical and political characteristics
The United Nations recognizes it as a geopolitical entity.
entity identifiern.
unique name or code used to tell one specific entity from others
Each customer record has an entity identifier in the database.

Terms related to abstract entity

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abstractionbeliefimaginationmindperceptionphilosophytheorythoughtabstractcognitiveconceptualintellectual

Terms with abstract entity included in their meaning

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concretismn.
philosophy
treating an abstract concept as a real entity

Examples of abstract entity in a sentence

  • Time is often considered an abstract entity in philosophy.
  • Freedom is an abstract entity often debated.
  • Love, as an abstract entity, eludes definition.

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  1. French:entité abstraite, ...
  2. German:abstraktes Konzept, ...
  3. Italian:entità astratta, ...
  4. Spanish:entidad abstracta, ...
  5. Portuguese:entidade abstrata, ...
  6. Chinese:抽象实体, 概念实体, ...
  7. Japanese:抽象的存在, 抽象的な概念, ...
  8. Arabic:كِيان مُجَرَّد, كِيان مُجَرَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:יֵשׁוּת רוּחָנִית, יֵשׁוּת מֻפְשֶׁטֶת, ...
  10. Russian:абстрактная сущность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:абстрактна сутність, ...
  12. Hindi:अमूर्त इकाई, ...
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