plural curiosities
Definition of curiosity
1
: desire to know:
a
: inquisitive interest in others' concerns : nosiness
The construction inside their house aroused the curiosity of their neighbors.
b
: interest leading to inquiry
intellectual curiosity Her natural curiosity led her to ask more questions.
2
archaic
: undue nicety or fastidiousness
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The first known use of curiosity was in the 14th century
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