Curiosity: meaning, definitions and examples
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curiosity
[ หkjสษrษชหษsษชti ]
noun
A strong desire to know or learn something.
Synonyms
desire to know, inquisitive nature, inquisitiveness, inquisitiveness, interest
Examples of usage
- Her natural curiosity led her to ask many questions.
- Children often have a curiosity about the world around them.
Translations
Translations of the word "curiosity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น curiosidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเฅเคเคพเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Neugier
๐ฎ๐ฉ keingintahuan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบะฐะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ ciekawoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅฝๅฅๅฟ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท curiositรฉ
๐ช๐ธ curiosidad
๐น๐ท merak
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๊ธฐ์ฌ (hogisim)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถูู
๐จ๐ฟ zvฤdavost
๐ธ๐ฐ zvedavosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅฝๅฅๅฟ (hร oqรญ xฤซn)
๐ธ๐ฎ radovednost
๐ฎ๐ธ forvitni
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทัาัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแแกแแแงแแแ แแแแ (tsnobismotskvareoba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ maraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ curiosidad
Word origin
The word 'curiosity' originated from the Latin word 'curiositas', which means 'eager to know'. The concept of curiosity has been a driving force behind human exploration, discovery, and progress throughout history. From early philosophers to modern scientists, curiosity has played a crucial role in expanding our knowledge and understanding of the world.
See also: curiously.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,434 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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