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curiosities


Meanings
  • noun

    A strong feeling of desire to know or learn something new, especially about something that is obscure or exotic.

    - "Her curiosities about ancient civilizations led her to travel the world."
    - "The child's curiosities were piqued by the mysterious object."

Antonyms

ignorance
Synonyms

inquisitiveness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with curiosities
fascinations , riddances , distractions
Variants
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curiosities , curiosity
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'curiosus' meaning 'eager to know'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'curiosities' is often used to describe unusual or strange objects.

  2. Curiosities were a popular form of entertainment in the 18th and 19th centuries, with 'curiosity shops' selling exotic items from around the world.

  3. The term 'curiosity killed the cat' is actually a misquote of the original proverb, which is 'Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.'

  4. The planet Venus was once referred to as the 'morning star' and the 'evening star', as it was considered a curiosity in the night sky.


Related Concepts
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  1. Inquisitiveness: A closely related concept to curiosities, inquisitiveness refers to the eagerness to seek out new knowledge and information.

  2. Wonder: Curiosities can also be seen as a form of wonder, as they represent a feeling of amazement or fascination with something new or unfamiliar.


Culture
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Curiosities have been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and inventors throughout history. They represent the human desire to explore and learn new things, often leading to discoveries and innovations.

How to Memorize "curiosities"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a curious cat exploring its surroundings, sniffing and investigating every new object it encounters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'curiosities' with the feeling of excitement and anticipation you get when you encounter something new and interesting.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'CURIOS' to remember the definition of curiosities: Curiosity, Unique, Reveal, Inspire, Open, Seek.


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