Curiosity

Table of contents

1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related words

English

Pronunciation

• AHD : kyoo͞r"ēŏs'ətē
• IPA : /ˌkjuəriˈɒsəti/
• SAMPA : /%kju@ri"Qs@ti/

Noun

curiosity

1. inquisitiveness ; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore

   Cats have a natural curiosity that sometimes gets them in trouble.

   Out of curiosity, why are you wearing your shirt backwards? (means, "I am just wondering")

Translations

• Chinese: 好奇 , 好奇心 , 珍品
• Finnish: uteliaisuus
• French: curiosité
• Italian: curiosità
• Japanese: 好奇心 (こうきしん), 珍奇 (ちんき)
• Lithuanian: smalsumas m, žingeidumas m

Related words

• curious (adjective)