curiousness

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of wanting to know or learn something new; inquisitiveness.

  - "Her curiousness about the stars led her to become an astronomy professor."
  - "The children's curiousness was piqued by the magician's tricks."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curiousness
fussiness , dussiness , pussiness

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Variants

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curious , curiouser , curiousest , curiousness , curiousnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French curiosité, from curieux, curious, from Latin curiosus, inquisitive, investigative.

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Trivia

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1. Curiosity killed the cat is an old English proverb that means excessive curiosity can lead to harm.

2. The Curiosity rover, launched by NASA in 2012, is named after the ancient Roman goddess of curiosity.

3. The term 'curiosity' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inquisitiveness: A synonym for curiousness, often used to emphasize the active nature of the trait.

2. Exploration: The act of seeking new knowledge or experiences, often driven by curiousness.

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Culture

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Curiousness is a fundamental human trait that drives exploration, innovation, and learning. It is a key component of intelligence and creativity. In literature, curiousness is often portrayed as a desirable trait, such as in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. In art, curiousness can be expressed through surreal or abstract imagery that challenges the viewer's understanding of reality. In music, curiousness can be found in experimental genres that push the boundaries of what is considered musically acceptable.

How to Memorize "curiousness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, inquisitive animal, such as a monkey or a fox, exploring its environment. Visualize yourself with the same sense of wonder and excitement as the animal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curiousness' with the image of a question mark or a light bulb, representing the desire to know and learn.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CURIOSITY: C - Curiosity, U - Understanding, R - Research, I - Insight, O - Observation, S - Synthesis, I - Integration, T - Transformation, Y - Yielding new knowledge.

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