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Curiosity (Noun)

Meaning 1

Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Rarity
  • Curio
  • Oddity
  • Oddment
  • Peculiarity

Hypernyms

  • Object

Hyponyms

  • Knickknackery
  • Collector's Item
  • Nicknack
  • Whatnot
  • Collectible
  • Piece De Resistance
  • Bric-a-brac

Related Words

  • Curious (adjective)

Meaning 2

A state in which you want to learn more about something.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • Her curiosity about the ancient civilization led her to spend hours reading books on archaeology.
  • The documentary sparked his curiosity and motivated him to take up astronomy as a hobby.
  • As a journalist, she relied on her curiosity to uncover the hidden truths behind complex stories.
  • Visiting a museum filled the children with curiosity about science and history.
  • Her curiosity about different cultures was what drove her to become a world traveler.

Synonyms

  • Wonder

Hypernyms

  • State Of Mind

Hyponyms

  • Inquisitiveness
  • Thirst For Knowledge
  • Lust For Learning
  • Involvement

Related Words

  • Curious (adjective)
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