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Entrepreneurial: meaning, definitions and examples

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entrepreneurial

 

[ ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr.i.əl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

business development

Relating to the activity of setting up and running businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Synonyms

business-minded, enterprising, innovative

Examples of usage

  • His entrepreneurial skills helped him start multiple successful businesses.
  • She had an entrepreneurial spirit and was always looking for new opportunities.
  • The company was built on the entrepreneurial vision of its founder.
Context #2 | Adjective

characteristics

Showing initiative and willingness to take risks in order to make a profit.

Synonyms

ambitious, resourceful, risk-taking

Examples of usage

  • Her entrepreneurial mindset allowed her to turn challenges into opportunities.
  • Successful entrepreneurs are known for their entrepreneurial drive and determination.

Translations

Translations of the word "entrepreneurial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empreendedor

🇮🇳 उद्यमशील

🇩🇪 unternehmerisch

🇮🇩 kewirausahaan

🇺🇦 підприємницький

🇵🇱 przedsiębiorczy

🇯🇵 起業家精神の

🇫🇷 entrepreneurial

🇪🇸 emprendedor

🇹🇷 girişimci

🇰🇷 창업의

🇸🇦 ريادي

🇨🇿 podnikatelský

🇸🇰 podnikateľský

🇨🇳 创业的

🇸🇮 podjetniški

🇮🇸 frumkvöðla

🇰🇿 кәсіпкерлік

🇬🇪 მეწარმეობრივი

🇦🇿 sahibkarlıq

🇲🇽 emprendedor

Etymology

The word 'entrepreneurial' is derived from the French word 'entreprendre', which means 'to undertake'. It first appeared in English in the 1820s, referring to someone who organizes and operates a business, taking on financial risks in the pursuit of profit. The concept of entrepreneurship has evolved over time, with 'entrepreneurial' now encompassing a wide range of characteristics related to business innovation and risk-taking.

See also: entrepreneurs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,100, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.