noun
curiosity
kyoor-ree-OS-uh-tee
noun
1
A strong desire to learn, know, or explore something.
"Her curiosity about the abandoned house got the better of her."
"Children are naturally full of curiosity about the world around them."
2
An unusual or interesting object that attracts attention.
"The old shop was full of curiosities from around the world."
How to Use Curiosity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe urge to find out more about something, or an unusual object worth noticing.
Common pairings
out of curiosity
satisfy your curiosity
a curiosity shop
Word Forms
curiosities plural
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Etymology
From Latin curiositas, from curiosus, "careful, inquisitive" — related to cura, "care."