curiosity

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Quotations 1.2.2 Synonyms 1.2.3 Antonyms 1.2.4 Derived terms 1.2.5 Related terms 1.2.6 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: kyoo͞r"ēŏs'ətē, IPA: /ˌkjʊərɪˈɒsɪti/, SAMPA: /%kju@ri"Qs@ti/
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[edit] Noun

curiosity (plural curiosities)

1. inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore

   Cats have a natural curiosity that sometimes gets them in trouble.

   Out of curiosity, why are you wearing your shirt backwards? (means, "I am just wondering")

2. A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest.

   He kept the strangely shaped rock as a curiosity.

[edit] Quotations

• 1956 — Arthur C. Clarke, The City and the Stars, p 39

  "Certainly there is nothing wrong with Alvin's intelligence, but many of the things that should concern him seem to be a matter of complete indifference. On the other hand, he shows a morbid curiosity regarding subjects which we do not generally discuss."

[edit] Synonyms

• inquisitiveness

[edit] Antonyms

• ignorance

[edit] Derived terms

• curiosity killed the cat

[edit] Related terms

• curious

[edit] Translations