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Definition of curiosity

curiosity

/ˌkjʊr.iˈɑː.sə.ti/
cu · ri · os · i · ty
Adverb:curiously
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Plural:curiosities
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Adjective:curious
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• noun

1

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

Example

"The children's natural curiosity about how machines work led them to join the robotics club."

2

An unusual, rare, or intriguing object, fact, or phenomenon that arouses interest.

Example

"The antique shop was filled with fascinating curiosities collected from around the world."

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• Rhymes for curiosity

• Nearby Words

cure
curfew
curio
curiosity
curious
curiously
curiousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French curiosete, from Latin curiositas, derived from curiosus ('careful, inquisitive'), which stems from cura ('care, attention').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curiosity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curiosity
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