entrepreneurial
|en-tre-pre-ne-ri-al|
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/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɪr.i.əl/
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/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɪə.ri.əl/
innovative and risk-taking
Etymology
'entrepreneurial' originates from the French word 'entrepreneur', where 'entre-' meant 'between' and 'prendre' meant 'to take'.
'entrepreneur' transformed into the English word 'entrepreneurial' to describe qualities related to entrepreneurship.
Initially, it meant 'related to an entrepreneur', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the qualities or characteristics of an entrepreneur, such as innovation, risk-taking, and the ability to manage a business.
She has an entrepreneurial spirit that drives her to start new ventures.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45