entrepreneurial

[ ahn-truh-pruh-nur-ee-uhl, -noor- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a business or endeavor, especially one that involves considerable individual initiative and risk:

   The article highlights what some cities are doing to promote entrepreneurial development.

   Innovation, when combined with an entrepreneurial streak, can be a powerful catalyst for economic growth.

Other Word Forms

• en·tre·pre·neur·i·al·ly adverb
• en·tre·pre·neur·i·al·ism en·tre·pre·neur·ism noun
• non·en·tre·pre·neur·i·al adjective
• sem·i·en·tre·pre·neur·i·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of entrepreneurial¹

entrepreneur ( def ) + -ial ( def )

Example Sentences

The World Bank blames "weak job creation and entrepreneurial prospects" that stifle the absorption of "the 3.5 million Nigerians entering the labour force every year".

From BBC

We know that she's launching a new lifestyle product range called As Ever, in a partnership with Netflix, so there could be some entrepreneurial overlaps.

From BBC

With storytelling at its heart, Cool Moms aims to build an inspired world of mothers and supporters by cultivating access to entrepreneurial, wellness and financial knowledge aiding in an equitable future for all mothers.

From Los Angeles Times

Then they’d be free to pursue acting, a fashion line and other entrepreneurial goals.

From Los Angeles Times

“The point is, you have this entry into society, and with the right mix of fate, education and entrepreneurial opportunities, more Africans will be visible in this country,” he says.

From Salon