entiteete

Entiteete is the Estonian plural form of entiteet, a term used to denote discrete units that can be identified within a system. In linguistic terms, entiteet is used to translate the concept “entity” into Estonian, and entiteete is used when referring to multiple such units.

Philosophically, an entity is something that exists as a thing with definite identity; debates cover whether abstract objects, fictional beings, or mathematical constructs qualify as entities. In information science and knowledge representation, an entity is a thing with a unique identity and attributes; in databases, an entity might be a customer or product; in knowledge graphs, a person node with properties serves as an example.

In law, a legal entity is an organization or other entity that has legal rights and obligations separate from its owners. This distinction allows corporations, governments, and other bodies to own property, enter contracts, and be party to lawsuits independently of the individuals who compose them.

In practice, entiteete are modeled using identifiers, attributes, and relationships; the distinction between entities and attributes is central to modeling. Related topics include the entity-relationship model, ontologies, and the concept of a legal entity.