curiosity (/ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/)
noun · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
Meaning
Meaning: desire to learn
A strong desire to know or learn about something.
Examples
🗣 Her curiosity about distant cultures led her to study languages and travel widely.
Etymology
From Latin ‘curiositas’, from ‘curiosus’ (careful, inquisitive).
How & Where It’s Used
Drives learning and exploration; ‘curiosity killed the cat’ warns of nosiness.
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Tags: emotion, mind