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   curiosity

   /ˌkjʊərɪˈɒsɪti/

   noun

   • 1. a strong desire to know or learn something: "filled with curiosity, she peered through the window" Similar inquisitivenessinterestspirit of inquiryinformal:nosiness
   • 2. an unusual or interesting object or fact: "he showed them some of the curiosities of the house" Similar peculiarityodditystrangenessoddnessidiosyncrasyunusualnessnoveltyodditycurionoveltyconversation pieceobject of virtucollector's itemraritywondermarvelphenomenon

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French curiousete, from Latin curiositas, from curiosus (see curious).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › curiosityCuriosity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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. 3. a.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCURIOSITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CURIOSITY definition: 1. an eager wish to know or learn about something: 2. something that is interesting because it is…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › curiosityCuriosity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Curiosity is the urge you feel to know more about something. If you find a diary in a coffee shop, curiosity will make you want to look inside — but respect for the writer's privacy may convince you not to.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › curiosity_ncuriosity, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun curiosity mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun curiosity, 16 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › curiosityCURIOSITY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Curiosity definition: the desire to learn or know about anything; inquisitiveness. See examples of CURIOSITY used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCURIOSITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A curiosity is something that is unusual, interesting, and fairly rare. There is much to see in the way of castles, curiosities, and museums. Synonyms: oddity , wonder , sight , phenomenon More Synonyms of curiosity

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcuriosity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   curiosity killed the cat. (saying) used to tell somebody not to ask questions or try to find out about things that do not involve them. Definition of curiosity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCURIOSITY definition in American English - Collins Online ...

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   1. uncountable noun. Curiosity is a desire to know about something. Ryle accepted more out of curiosity than anything else. ...enthusiasm and genuine curiosity about the past. 2. countable noun. A curiosity is something that is unusual, interesting, and fairly rare.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of curiosity – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    CURIOSITY definition: 1. the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something: 2. something strange or unusual. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › curiosityCuriosity Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    CURIOSITY meaning: 1 : the desire to learn or know more about something or someone; 2 : something that is interesting because it is unusual.