English · Emotions & Feelings
curiosity
/ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
[/ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/]
desire to learn
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A strong desire to know or learn about something.
Example
Her curiosity about distant cultures led her to study languages and travel widely.
Her curiosity about distant cultures led her to study languages and travel widely.
Etymology
From Latin 'curiositas', from 'curiosus' (careful, inquisitive).
How & Where It’s Used
Drives learning and exploration; 'curiosity killed the cat' warns of nosiness.