curiosity — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

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

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