Meaning & use
curiosity
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.'
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