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Enterprising vs Inventive - What's the difference?

enterprising | inventive |

As adjectives the difference between enterprising and inventive

is that enterprising is displaying bravery and daring in the attempt of some task while inventive is of, or relating to invention.

enterprising

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Displaying bravery and daring in the attempt of some task.
  • Being very able and ingenious in business dealings.

    • inventive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, or relating to invention.
  • Creative, or skilful at inventing.
  • * 2013 , Chris Bevan, " Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal", BBC Sport , 6 November 2013:
    • At the other end, Dortmund were producing some typically inventive approach play but struggled to find a way through the visitors' defence, and were unable to find a finish when they did.