curious (/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/)

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adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Science & Technology

🔊 /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/

Meaning

Meaning: eager to know or learn

Someone curious is eager to learn or know more about things. A curious mind keeps asking why.

Examples

🗣 Stay curious and never stop asking questions.

Etymology

From Latin ‘curiosus’, meaning careful or inquisitive.

How & Where It’s Used

A celebrated trait in talks on learning and discovery.

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Tags: curiosity, learning

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