venturesome
|ven-ture-some|
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/ˈvɛn.tʃər.səm/
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/ˈvɛn.tʃə.səm/
risk-taking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'venturesome' originates from the word 'venture,' which comes from the Old French 'aventure,' meaning 'chance' or 'risk.'
Historical Evolution
'venture' evolved from the Old French 'aventure' and eventually became the modern English word 'venture,' leading to the formation of 'venturesome.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'involving risk or chance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'willing to take risks.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.
He was a venturesome explorer, always seeking new challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45