Added 9 October 2026
enterprise
/ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ noun
In Latin: coeptus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about enterprise at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness).
he had doubts about the whole enterprise
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An organization created for business ventures.
a growing enterprise must have a bold leader
- Readiness to embark on bold new ventures.
Origin
From Old French via Middle English and Middle French entreprise, feminine past participle of entreprendre (“to undertake”), from entre (“in between”) + prendre (“to take”), from Latin inter + prehendō, see prehensile.
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