Meaning of curiosity in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌkjʊriˈɑsədi/

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1. Noun

   curiosity

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Old French curiousete, from Latin curiositas, from curiosus (see curious)

   Definitions

   1. a state in which you want to learn more about something
2. 2. something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting