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curiosity

UK
/kjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
US
/kjʊə.riˈɑː.sɪ.ti/

Translations

curiositynoun
curiosities
pl
UK
/kjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
US
/kjʊə.riˈɑː.sɪ.ti/
The museum had a section dedicated to ancient curiosities.
В музее была секция, посвященная древним диковинкам.
Her curiosity led her to explore the abandoned house.
Её любопытство привело её к исследованию заброшенного дома.
Additional translations
курьёз
Synonyms
wonder
interest
eagerness to know
inquiry
search for knowledge
inquisitiveness
curiosityadjective
UK
/ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/
US
/ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
Used chiefly attributively before another noun (e.g., "curiosity shop", "curiosity cabinet").

Definitions

curiositynoun
A strong desire to know or learn something.
Her curiosity about the natural world led her to become a scientist.
An unusual or interesting object or fact.
The museum's collection included many curiosities from ancient civilizations.
curiosityadjective
Attributive, before another noun: pertaining to a curiosity or intended to excite interest or wonder.
They spent the afternoon browsing a curiosity shop full of odd trinkets.
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