curiosity

Everyday

1. A strong wish to know or learn about something. tree →
2. A strange or rare object that people find interesting. tree →
3. Curiosity is also the name of a NASA rover exploring Mars. tree →

In the lessons

In science and school, curiosity is what makes people ask questions and investigate; it is praised. In safety, curiosity must be careful: don't touch unknown things, medicines or wild animals. In stories, curiosity often leads a character into an adventure. Phrases: «out of curiosity», «full of curiosity», «curiosity killed the cat».

Examples

• Out of curiosity, how old is your dog? tree →
• Scientists are driven by curiosity. tree →
• The kitten's curiosity led it into the cupboard. tree →
• Her curiosity about the stars made her want to be an astronaut. tree →
• The museum is full of curiosities from long ago. tree →
• Curiosity is good, but never open bottles you don't know. tree →
• The Curiosity rover sends photos from Mars. tree →
• Curiosity made him put his eye to the keyhole. tree →

Note

Mostly uncountable (the feeling); countable for strange objects: curiosities. Spelling: «curious» but «curiosity» (no «u» after «o»). «Curiosity killed the cat» warns that being nosy can get you into trouble.

In Jewish tradition

In science and school, curiosity is what makes people ask questions and investigate; it is praised. In safety, curiosity must be careful: don't touch unknown things, medicines or wild animals. In stories, curiosity often leads a character into an adventure. Phrases: «out of curiosity», «full of curiosity», «curiosity killed the cat».

Note

Mostly uncountable (the feeling); countable for strange objects: curiosities. Spelling: «curious» but «curiosity» (no «u» after «o»). «Curiosity killed the cat» warns that being nosy can get you into trouble.