curiosity
playSimple Definition of curiosity
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: the desire to learn or know more about something or someone
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: something that is interesting because it is unusual
Full Definition of curiosity
pluralcuriosities
1 : desire to know: a : inquisitive interest in others' concerns : nosiness b : interest leading to inquiry <intellectual curiosity>
2 archaic : undue nicety or fastidiousness
3 a : one that arouses interest especially for uncommon or exotic characteristics b : an unusual knickknack : curio c : a curious trait or aspect
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Examples of curiosity in a sentence
Her natural curiosity led her to ask more questions.
The arrival of a construction crew at their house attracted the curiosity of their neighbors.
The movie failed to satisfy her curiosity about the assassination.
Tobacco was once a curiosity in Europe.
The antique shop was full of curiosities.
14th Century
First Known Use of curiosity
14th century
CURIOSITY Defined for Kids
curiosity
playDefinition of curiosity for Students
curiosities
1 : an eager desire to learn and often to learn things that are another's concern <“What's happening?” he asked with curiosity.>
2 : something strange or unusual <They both sat looking at Harriet as though she were a curiosity put on television to entertain them. — Louise Fitzhugh, Harriet the Spy>
3 : an object or article valued because it is strange or rare
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