enterprising — showing initiative and willingness to undertake new ventures
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing initiative and willingness to undertake new ventures
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My enterprising grandmother started selling homemade cookies and now owns three bakeries.
- The enterprising cat learned to open doors and now charges other cats a fish tax to enter rooms.
- Our enterprising team found a way to finish the project ahead of schedule.
enterprising
ADJECTIVE[/ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/]
showing initiative and willingness to undertake new ventures
An enterprising entrepreneur launches startup venture with bold team initiative
The enterprising spirit keeps rising and surprising — aspiring hearts take flight on ventures most enterprising
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'entreprendre' meaning 'to undertake,' derived from 'entre-' (between) and 'prendre' (to take). The word entered English in the 15th century and was combined with the suffix '-ing' to form the adjective.
Breakdown
enter- (to go in/undertake) + -prise (from prendre, to take) + -ing (adjective suffix) = enterprising
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📝Examples
“My enterprising grandmother started selling homemade cookies and now owns three bakeries.”
“The enterprising cat learned to open doors and now charges other cats a fish tax to enter rooms.”
“Our enterprising team found a way to finish the project ahead of schedule.”
“The enterprising student turned his homework excuse into a bestselling novel.”
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