ens

¹ American  

[enz, ens] / ɛnz, ɛns /

noun

Metaphysics.

plural

entia

1. an existing or real thing; an entity.

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Ens. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Ensign.

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ens ¹ British  

/ ɛnz /

noun

1. being or existence in the most general abstract sense

2. a real thing, esp as opposed to an attribute; entity

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Ens. ² British  

abbreviation

1. Ensign

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Etymology

Origin of ens

< Latin ēns, present participle of esse to be

Example Sentences

With the notable and lavish exception of Les Troy ens, new productions often seem skimpy.

From Time Magazine Archive

The pincers movement converging on Kharkov threat ens the German-occupied Donets basin, most valuable prize of the Nazis in Russia.

From Time Magazine Archive

The upshot is a crisis in confidence and leadership so severe that it threat ens to impair the conduct and prestige of the presidency.

From Time Magazine Archive

But what most threat ens the regime is the squandered reserves of good will among millions of Chinese who had been impressed by the Communists' display of strength, incorruptibility and iron discipline.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Oh, no one,” I say casually, keeping my gaze on the chick- ens.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau