enterprising

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing initiative and resourcefulness; enterprising persons are energetic, determined, and willing to take calculated risks.

  - "His enterprising spirit led him to start his own business."
  - "She was an enterprising student who always came up with new ideas."

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Rhymes

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entrepeneering , mispronouncing , entrepreneur

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Variants

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enterprising

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Etymology

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From Old French en entreprendre ‘to take in hand, undertake’, from entreprendre, from entre ‘in’ + prendre ‘to take’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'enterprising' comes from the Old French word 'entreprendre', which means 'to take in hand'.

2. Some synonyms for 'enterprising' include 'innovative', 'venturesome', and 'resourceful'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Entrepreneurship: The ability to identify opportunities and create value through innovation, organization, and risk-taking.

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Culture

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In literature, 'enterprising' is often used to describe characters who are ambitious and determined. In business, an enterprising individual is someone who takes risks and starts their own business.

How to Memorize "enterprising"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person taking on a new project or starting a business.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of taking action and being resourceful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'enterprising' means 'taking things in hand'.

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