Meaning & use

curiosity

noun·Academic

A strong desire to learn, know, or discover something.

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Her curiosity about ancient Egypt eventually led her to study archaeology.

The strange sound outside piqued his curiosity, so he went to investigate.

A note on using this word

Also describes an unusual or interesting object on display, as in 'a cabinet of curiosities.'

Words with a similar meaning

inquisitivenessinterestwonder

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