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Curiosity
/ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/
A strong desire to learn or know something new, especially about things that are not immediately obvious or known.
Synonyms:
inquisitiveness
interest
eagerness
wonder
inquiry
Antonyms:
indifference
apathy
disinterest
Examples:
Her
curiosity
led her to ask many questions.
A child's
curiosity
can be a source of joy.
Etymology:
From Latin
cūriōsitās
, meaning
carefulness, attention
, from
cūriosus
meaning
careful, inquisitive
.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words
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