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>
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