Curiosities: meaning, definitions and examples
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curiosities
[ ˌkjʊəriˈɒsɪtiz ]
museum of
Unusual or interesting objects or facts, especially about the natural world or art, that are strange or unexpected.
Synonyms
anomalies, oddities, peculiarities
Examples of usage
- Visitors to the museum of curiosities were amazed by the odd and fascinating exhibits.
- She had a collection of curiosities from around the world, each with its own unique story.
Translations
Translations of the word "curiosities" in other languages:
🇵🇹 curiosidades
🇮🇳 रोचक बातें
🇩🇪 Kuriositäten
🇮🇩 keingintahuan
🇺🇦 цікавинки
🇵🇱 ciekawostki
🇯🇵 好奇心
🇫🇷 curiosités
🇪🇸 curiosidades
🇹🇷 meraklı şeyler
🇰🇷 호기심
🇸🇦 فضوليات
🇨🇿 kuriozity
🇸🇰 kuriozity
🇨🇳 好奇心
🇸🇮 radovednosti
🇮🇸 forvitni
🇰🇿 қызықтар
🇬🇪 ცნობისმოყვარეობა
🇦🇿 maraqlı şeylər
🇲🇽 curiosidades
Word origin
The word 'curiosities' originated from the Latin word 'curiositas', meaning 'desire for knowledge'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over time, it evolved to refer to objects or facts that are strange or interesting. The term became popular in the context of museums that displayed unusual artifacts or oddities, leading to the phrase 'museum of curiosities'. Today, 'curiosities' is commonly used to describe anything out of the ordinary or intriguing.