curiosity

noun · kyoor-ee-OS-i-tee

CEFR C1

the wish to know or learn about something

जिज्ञासा

Usage

out of curiositynatural curiosityarouse curiosity

Examples

Out of curiosity, Aditya asked how fast the train goes.

Children are full of curiosity.

Common mistake

I asked from curiosity about her new job.

I asked out of curiosity about her new job.

We say out of curiosity.

Remember: Curiosity: the question mark in your mind.

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