startup Meaning & Definition
What Does Startup Mean?
Startup is used as a noun meaning The act or process of starting a process or machine. It can also mean A new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth.
Word Facts for Startup
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈstɑɹtˌʌp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | inauguration |
| Plural | startups |
Startup Definition (Noun)
- The act or process of starting a process or machine.
- A new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth.
- A folder (especially in Windows), containing shortcuts of applications or programs that start up automatically after a user signs in.
Noun
- A kind of high-low or thigh-high boot worn by rustic people.
- A kind of gaiter or legging.
- One who comes suddenly into notice; an upstart.
Noun
- (chiefly in plural) A kind of high-low or thigh-high boot worn by rustic people.
- (chiefly in plural) A kind of gaiter or legging.
Synonyms of Startup
Startup synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Startup
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Startup in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
startup (countable and uncountable, plural startups)
startup (plural startups)
Words That Rhyme With Startup
Origin of Startup
Origin 1: Deverbal from start up.
Origin 2: From start + up, describing a boot that starts up (reaches up) to the middle of the leg.
How to Pronounce Startup
The standard pronunciation of startup is //ˈstɑɹtˌʌp//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Startup: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is startup?
Startup is a noun.
What is another word for startup?
Words with a similar meaning to startup include inauguration. See the full list of startup synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of startup?
The plural of startup is startups.