Main Entry:

cu·ri·os·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈä-s(ə-)tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural cu·ri·os·i·ties

Date:

14th century

1: desire to know: a: inquisitive interest in others' concerns : nosiness b: interest leading to inquiry <intellectual curiosity> 2archaic : undue nicety or fastidiousness3 a: one that arouses interest especially for uncommon or exotic characteristics b: an unusual knickknack : curio c: a curious trait or aspect