ens

¹

[ enz, ens ]

noun

, Metaphysics.

, plural en·ti·a [en, -shee-, uh, -tee-, uh],

1. an existing or real thing; an entity.

Ens.

²

abbreviation for

1. Ensign.

Ens.

¹

abbreviation for

1. Ensign

ens

²

/ ɛnz /

noun

1. being or existence in the most general abstract sense
2. a real thing, esp as opposed to an attribute; entity

Word History and Origins

Origin of ens¹

< Latin ēns, present participle of esse to be

Word History and Origins

Origin of ens¹

C16: from Late Latin, literally: being, from Latin esse to be

Example Sentences

The ENS is a network of neurons in the gastrointestinal tract that plays a vital role in regulating digestive processes.

From Science Daily

This process revealed novel genes, including those encoding opioid receptors, implicated in ENS development.

From Science Daily

That disruption indicates the crucial role of opioid signaling pathways in ENS development.

From Science Daily

The other arrivals, whose families lived too far way to come, are Ens.

From Seattle Times

In an indication of some investor confidence that digital assets linked to .eth domain names will grow in value, the ENS project's crypto token soared nearly 90% in the third quarter to $15.92 - though still a far cry from the $40 it was trading at the beginning of the year.

From Reuters