entrepreneurial
UK: ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl | US: ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr.i.əl
adj. relating to or characteristic of an entrepreneur; innovative and risk-taking in business
adj. involving the organization and management of new commercial ventures
The word "entrepreneurial" derives from the French "entrepreneur," which originally referred to someone who "undertakes" a task or venture (literally "one who takes between"). The morpheme "entre" reflects intermediation, while "pre" suggests forward-thinking or initiative. The suffix "-neur" marks the agent (like "actor"), and "-ial" adapts it into an adjective. The term evolved in English to emphasize innovation and risk-taking in business contexts.
Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to launch three successful startups.
The course focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills in young professionals.
Silicon Valley is known for its highly entrepreneurial culture.
He demonstrated an entrepreneurial approach by identifying untapped markets.
Government grants aim to support entrepreneurial ventures in rural areas.