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entrepreneurial

on-truh-pruh-NUR-ree-uhl

Entrepreneurial (adjective) means showing the drive, risk-taking, or resourcefulness typical of someone who starts businesses. Example: “Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to open a bakery straight out of college.”

adjective

Showing the drive, risk-taking, or resourcefulness typical of someone who starts businesses.

"Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to open a bakery straight out of college."

How to use entrepreneurial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving the go-getting, business-building mindset of an entrepreneur.

Common pairings

entrepreneurial spirit entrepreneurial venture

Word forms

more entrepreneurial comparative, most entrepreneurial superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “entrepreneurial” mean?

The word “entrepreneurial” means showing the drive, risk-taking, or resourcefulness typical of someone who starts businesses. In plain terms, having the go-getting, business-building mindset of an entrepreneur.

How do you pronounce “entrepreneurial”?

“Entrepreneurial” is pronounced on-truh-pruh-NUR-ree-uhl (/ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ.i.əl/ in IPA).

How do you use “entrepreneurial” in a sentence?

Here is “entrepreneurial” used in a sentence: “Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to open a bakery straight out of college.”

What part of speech is “entrepreneurial”?

“Entrepreneurial” is an adjective.

Is “entrepreneurial” a common word?

“Entrepreneurial” is an uncommon word in modern English.