entrepreneurship
UK: /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ʃɪp/ | US: /ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr.ʃɪp/
n. the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit
n. the qualities or skills required to innovate and manage entrepreneurial ventures
The word "entrepreneurship" derives from the French "entrepreneur" (literally "one who undertakes"), itself formed from "entre-" (between) + "prendre" (to take). The suffix "-ship" (Old English "-scipe") denotes a state, skill, or collective role. Historically, the term evolved from describing military or construction project leaders to modern business innovators. The morpheme "entre-" reflects risk-taking (venturing "between" uncertainty and opportunity), while "-ship" systematizes the concept as a measurable skill set.
Silicon Valley is a global hub for entrepreneurship and technological innovation.
Her entrepreneurship transformed a small idea into a multinational company.
Universities now offer courses to nurture entrepreneurship among students.
Social entrepreneurship focuses on solving problems while generating profit.
His lack of entrepreneurship led to the startup's early failure.