Word
entrepreneurial
Phoneticsen·tre·pre·neur·ial
US/ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnɝiəɫ/
UK/ˌɒntɹɪpɹɪnjˈuːɹɪəl/
Definition
adj. having the skills and desire to start new businesses or find creative ways to make money. You use this to describe someone who sees opportunities and takes risks.
adj. characterised by the taking of financial risks in the hope of profit; demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness in business. Often used to describe a mindset or a specific economic culture.
Examples
“She has a very entrepreneurial spirit and always starts new projects.”
“The city's tech hub attracts entrepreneurial individuals looking to turn their innovative ideas into successful startups.”
“Economists argue that a robust recovery depends on fostering an entrepreneurial environment where small businesses can access the capital necessary to scale their operations globally.”
Examples
simple
“She has a very entrepreneurial spirit and always starts new projects.”
contextual
“The city's tech hub attracts entrepreneurial individuals looking to turn their innovative ideas into successful startups.”
complex
“Economists argue that a robust recovery depends on fostering an entrepreneurial environment where small businesses can access the capital necessary to scale their operations globally.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'spirit', 'mindset', or 'culture'.
Real-World Examples
“Myles McGinley, managing director of the Cambridge OCR exam board, said more pupils are taking GCSE business studies than in previous years, describing this generation of young people as “increasingly entrepreneurial”.” “Many entrepreneurial people have attempted to cash in.” Word family
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